Jul 14 2026
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Special Appetizers Recipe

Inspired by BRAVO! Italian Restaurant & Bar
Time1h
Serves4

Blackened Tuna / Goat Cheese Ravioli / Pomegranate Red Wine Reduction / Mustard Krill / Cucumber Blossoms

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Ingredients

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Blackened Tuna

Goat Cheese Ravioli

Pomegranate Red Wine Reduction

Mustard Krill

Cucumber Blossoms

Method

Blackened Tuna

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tuna

    Pat the tuna steaks dry. Rub with olive oil, Cajun spice mix, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Cook the Tuna

    Heat a skillet over high heat. Sear the tuna steaks for 2-3 minutes on each side until blackened but still rare in the center. Remove and let rest.

Goat Cheese Ravioli

  1. 3

    Make the Filling

    In a bowl, mix goat cheese, ricotta, egg, and salt until combined.

  2. 4

    Form the Ravioli

    Lay out fresh pasta sheets, place small mounds of filling, cover with another sheet, and cut into squares.

  3. 5

    Cook the Ravioli

    Boil ravioli in salted water for 3-4 minutes until they float. Drain and set aside.

Pomegranate Red Wine Reduction

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a saucepan, combine pomegranate juice, red wine, and honey. Bring to a simmer.

  2. 7

    Thicken the Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water. Add to the simmering sauce and stir until thickened. Remove from heat.

Mustard Krill

  1. 8

    Prepare the Krill

    In a bowl, mix Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and olive oil. Add krill and toss to coat.

  2. 9

    Cook the Krill

    Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté the mustard krill for 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Season with salt.

Cucumber Blossoms

  1. 10

    Prepare the Cucumber

    Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and then cut out small flower shapes using a cookie cutter.

  2. 11

    Fill with Cream Cheese

    Mix cream cheese with fresh dill and salt. Pipe or spread onto cucumber blossoms.

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