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Sweet Chermoula Tuna Tartare with Cucumber Noodles

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A refreshing fusion of silky tuna tartare coated in sweet chermoula and paired with crisp cucumber noodles. Light, elegant, and bursting with flavor, this dish is perfect for entertaining or a gourmet meal at home.

Ingredients

  • Sushi-grade tuna: 300g (10 oz), diced into small cubes — The silky, tender star of the dish.
  • Cucumber: 2 medium, spiralized into noodles — Adds refreshing crunch.
  • Fresh parsley: 2 tbsp, finely chopped — Gives the chermoula bright green freshness.
  • Fresh cilantro: 2 tbsp, finely chopped — Adds citrusy depth.
  • Garlic: 1 clove, minced — Brings warmth and aroma.
  • Ground cumin: ½ tsp — Adds earthiness to the sauce.
  • Smoked paprika: ½ tsp — Lends subtle smokiness.
  • Honey: 1 tsp — Balances the herbs and spices with sweetness.
  • Lemon juice: 2 tbsp, freshly squeezed — Brightens and lifts all flavors.
  • Olive oil: 2 tbsp — Smooths and binds the chermoula.
  • Salt: ½ tsp — Enhances natural flavors.
  • Black pepper: ¼ tsp — Adds subtle spice.
  • Red chili flakes: ¼ tsp (optional) — For a gentle heat.

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Chill a mixing bowl in the fridge for 10 minutes to keep tuna cold.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In the chilled bowl, whisk parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, paprika, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and chili flakes into a smooth chermoula.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Dice tuna into small, even cubes using a sharp knife. Add to the bowl with chermoula and gently toss until coated.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Spiralize cucumbers into noodles and arrange them in nests on serving plates.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Let tuna marinate in chermoula for 5 minutes to absorb flavor.
  6. Finishing Touches: Spoon tuna tartare onto cucumber nests. Garnish with extra herbs or lemon zest.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately while tuna is cool and cucumbers crisp.

Notes

  • Note: Always use sushi-grade tuna for raw dishes.
  • Note: Prepare cucumber noodles just before serving to avoid excess water.
  • Note: Do not over-marinate tuna — lemon juice can alter its texture.

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