By Beleaev Family | International Caviar & Gourmet, Head Office London | beleaev.com
Tuna carpaccio with caviar is the Italian-Japanese fusion starter that's been on Tokyo and Milan menus for years. Thinly sliced raw tuna, olive oil, lemon, capers, generous caviar pearls.
Key Takeaways
- Sashimi-grade tuna, slightly frozen for thin slicing
- Slice 2mm thick on the diagonal
- Light dressing
- 8g of [Royal Oscietra](https://beleaev.com/products/royal-oscietra-caviar-copy) per portion
- Build to order
The Ingredients
Serves 4
- 300g sashimi-grade tuna fillet
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp lemon juice plus zest
- 1 tbsp small capers
- 32g Royal Oscietra
- 1 tbsp fresh chervil or chives
- A few flakes of Maldon sea salt
- Cracked black pepper
The Method
1. Place tuna in freezer for 30 minutes to firm up for slicing.
2. Slice with very sharp knife into 2mm-thick pieces on the diagonal.
3. Arrange slices on chilled plates in a single layer.
4. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Scatter capers, lemon zest, salt, pepper.
5. Spoon 8g of caviar in the centre of each plate. Scatter herbs. Serve immediately.
Tips
Slightly frozen for slicing. Firm tuna slices cleanly.
Sharp knife essential. Dull knife tears the slices.
Single layer on plate. Don't pile.
Light dressing. Tuna flavour is delicate.
Variations and Pairings
With Beluga: 30g of Beluga XXL total.
With finger limes: Replace lemon with finger lime pearls for textural contrast.
Wine pairing: A premier cru Chablis or sake.
For more raw seafood starters, see our tuna tartare with caviar and scallop tartare recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How thin should slices be?
2mm. Translucent enough to see plate through.
Sashimi-grade?
Frozen at -20C for 24+ hours. Sold for raw consumption.
Make in advance?
Slice 1 hour ahead, cover with cling film, refrigerate. Dress and plate to order.
Tuna carpaccio with caviar at the start of dinner is one of those starters that signals proper restraint and quality. Discover Beleaev's caviar collection at beleaev.com.
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