Low Carb Tuna Crudo
Experience pure culinary elegance with this Low Carb Tuna Crudo recipe—a vibrant and refreshing dish that celebrates simplicity and flavor. Featuring thinly sliced sushi-grade tuna, delicately drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon and lime juice, this crudo is elevated with crisp shallots, a hint of subtle spice from optional red chili, and a sprinkling of sea salt and black pepper. Fresh chives and vibrant microgreens or arugula add a colorful, herbaceous finish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this dish is perfect as a light starter or low-carb main course. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or indulging in a quick yet refined protein-packed meal, this recipe delivers exquisite taste and effortless sophistication.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Sushi-grade tuna
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Fresh lime juice
- 1 small, finely minced Shallot
- 0.5 small, finely sliced Red chili (optional, for spice)
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon, finely chopped Fresh chives
- 20 grams Microgreens or arugula
Instructions
1. Place the sushi-grade tuna in the freezer for about 10 minutes to make it easier to slice thinly.
2. Once slightly firm, slice the tuna into thin, even pieces (about 1/4 inch thick) and arrange them on a chilled plate in a single layer.
3. Drizzle the tuna slices with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and lime juice to lightly coat the fish.
4. Sprinkle the tuna with finely minced shallots, thinly sliced red chili if using, sea salt, and black pepper.
5. Garnish the dish with chopped fresh chives and a handful of vibrant microgreens or arugula for a touch of color and freshness.
6. Serve immediately as a refreshing low-carb starter or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
498 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.1 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 1260 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 50.3 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1044 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
