Chef Marcellino Verzino's Tuna Tartare

Chef Marcellino Verzino’s Tuna Tartare

Last week's Chef Chat was with Marcellino Verzino of Marcellino Ristorante. Below is a simple, light, summer recipe of his that you can make on your own at home. Buon Appetito! Tuna Tartare (Serves four: antipasto portion) Ingredients: ½ lb. fresh Ahi tuna juice of 1 lemon 1 tbsp fresh...

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Last week’s Chef Chat was with Marcellino Verzino of Marcellino Ristorante. Below is a simple, light, summer recipe of his that you can make on your own at home. Buon Appetito!

Tuna Tartare
(Serves four: antipasto portion)

Ingredients:

½ lb. fresh Ahi tuna

juice of 1 lemon

1 tbsp fresh chives

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

½ tsp balsamic vinegar

toasted sesame seeds

salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Place Ahi tune in freezer for ½ hour — it makes dicing much easier.

Remove, dice into very small pieces, and place in a large bowl.

Add chives, olive oil, and lemon juice and place in fridge for 15 minutes.

Right before serving, add balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper. (Taste to see if more lemon or oil is needed.)

Plate onto flat plate. Serve over organic mixed greens and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over each serving.

Chef Marcellino Verzino’s Tuna Tartare

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