Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBar CicchettiSeared Tuna Carpaccio Recipe

Seared Tuna Carpaccio Recipe

Inspired by Bar Cicchetti
Time1h
Serves2

Yellowfin, pistachio salt, pickled red onion, saffron romesco, cilantro.

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Ingredients

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Fish

Seasoning

Pickled Red Onion

Saffron Romesco Sauce

Garnish

Method

Preparation of Pickled Red Onion

  1. 1

    Pickle the Onion

    Slice the medium red onion thinly and add it to a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Pour this mixture over the sliced onions and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.

Preparation of Saffron Romesco Sauce

  1. 2

    Make the Romesco Sauce

    In a blender, combine the roasted red peppers, almonds, saffron threads, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.

Preparing the Tuna

  1. 3

    Prepare the Tuna

    Slice the yellowfin tuna into thin, even slices. Arrange the slices on a serving plate, slightly overlapping them.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Assemble the Dish

    Drizzle the saffron romesco sauce over the arranged tuna slices. Sprinkle with pistachio salt. Finally, top with pickled red onions and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Serving

  1. 5

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Seared Tuna Carpaccio!

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