Tuna Carpaccio with Caramelised Watermelon

A head-turning starter featuring prepared watermelon, raw sushi-grade tuna, and a zingy lemon dressing served on crisp sourdough toast.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 228.1 kcals 912.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 14.6 grams 58.5 grams
Fat 13.3 grams 53.2 grams
Protein 13.7 grams 54.8 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
15
g
Butter
knob of butter
Fruits
0.25
piece
Watermelon
peeled, cut into 1cm thick slices
1
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
2
slice
Sourdough Bread
thin slices
NutsSeeds
2
tbsp
Chives
very finely chopped, plus extra to serve
1
pinch
Sea Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Seafood
200
g
Tuna Loin Steaks
sushi-grade, approx 50g each
Vegetables
1
piece
Shallot
very finely chopped, plus extra to serve

Steps

  • Chill watermelon slices with salt in a re-sealable bag for 2 to 3 days.
  • Preheat your oven to 150°C.
  • Toast sourdough, slice widthways, and bake between trays for 5 minutes until crisp.
  • Flatten tuna steaks between cling film to a 2mm thickness using a mallet.
  • Trim flattened tuna into circles using an upturned bowl as a guide.
  • Mix finely chopped tuna trimmings with half the lemon juice, chives, shallots, and seasoning.
  • Fry chopped watermelon in browned butter for 1 to 2 minutes per side until caramelised.
  • Spoon tartare onto toast with watermelon and serve alongside tuna carpaccio brushed with oil and lemon.