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Tuna carpaccio arranged on a large white platter, topped with slices of avocado and red onion, with dots of capers.

Tuna Carpaccio

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Thinly sliced tuna, topped with fresh red onion, avocado, and capers. Light, filling, and packed with nutrients!
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Defrost: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Recipe makes approximately 4 servings

Equipment Needed

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • serving platter (or serving plates)

Ingredients Needed

  • 8-12 ounces frozen tuna steaks
  • half of one large avocado (peeled, pit removed, sliced)
  • half of one medium red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • ⅓ cup high-quality olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • salt (to taste)

Instructions

  • Remove tuna steaks from freezer and place on cutting board. Defrost at room temperature 15 minutes or until tuna is soft enough to slice thinly.
  • When tuna has softened enough to work with, use sharp knife to slice tuna into very thin slices, making sure to cut against grain of meat.
  • Arrange tuna slices on serving platter (or plates) and top with slices of avocado, slices of red onion, and capers. Drizzle olive oil over, then top with capers, sprinkle of lemon zest, and salt to taste. Serve immediately.
    Tuna carpaccio arranged on a large white platter, topped with slices of avocado and red onion, with dots of capers.

Recipe Notes

  • Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 2 days.

Nutrition Info (Approximate)

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 298kcal | Protein: 14g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Total Carbs: 6g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Net Carbs: 3g | Vitamin C: 6mg | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 326mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg