Tuna Tartare Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten
Elevate your appetizer game with this elegant Tuna Tartare recipe, inspired by the effortless sophistication of Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa. Featuring fresh sushi-grade tuna, creamy avocado, and the subtle bite of scallions, this dish is perfectly balanced with a zesty soy-lime dressing infused with sesame oil, wasabi, and a touch of fresh ginger. Lightly seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper and topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for entertaining or a refreshing light bite. Serve it chilled with tortilla chips, crackers, or artfully plated in ramekins for a show-stopping presentation that’s as delicious as it is stunning. Perfect for seafood lovers, this dish pairs gourmet appeal with the simplicity of Ina Garten’s signature style.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Sushi-grade tuna
- 1 large Avocado
- 2 stalks Scallions
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Wasabi paste
- 1 teaspoon Freshly grated ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Sesame seeds
- for serving Tortilla chips or crackers (optional)
Instructions
Start by dicing the sushi-grade tuna into small, uniform cubes about 1/4 inch in size. Place the diced tuna in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and pit the avocado, then dice it into cubes slightly larger than the tuna. Add the diced avocado to the bowl with the tuna.
Finely slice the scallions and add them to the bowl.
In a separate small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, wasabi paste, and grated ginger until well combined.
Pour the soy sauce mixture over the tuna and avocado. Gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly, being careful not to mash the avocado.
Season the mixture with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir gently to combine.
Sprinkle the top with sesame seeds for added texture and garnish, if desired.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 10–15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the tuna tartare chilled, alongside tortilla chips, crackers, or on its own. Optionally, serve in individual ramekins for a beautiful presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
306 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.3 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 49 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 497 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 33.2 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 880 mg | 19% | |
*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.
