Tuna Crudo Recipe
albacore tuna, melon vinaigrette, compressed melons, pickle fresno, avocado
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Ingredients
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Tuna and Melon
Melon Vinaigrette
Method
Preparation
Prepare the Melon Vinaigrette
In a blender, combine the honeydew melon, olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.
Compress the Melons
Using a vacuum sealer or a zip-top bag, compress the chunks of honeydew and cantaloupe for about 15-20 minutes to enhance their flavor and texture.
Prepare the Tuna
Slice the albacore tuna into thin sashimi-style pieces. Arrange them on a serving plate.
Prepare the Avocado
Slice the avocado into thin pieces and arrange them around the tuna on the serving plate.
Assembly
Place the compressed melon pieces around the tuna and avocado. Drizzle the melon vinaigrette over the dish and garnish with pickled Fresno chilies.