Cherries & Tuna Tartare from Tarifa Recipe
Tuna Tartare Recipe
Ingredients:
- Red tuna from Tarifa, finely diced
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Beautiful cherries, pitted and sliced
For the Chive Oil:
- Fresh chives
For the Sauce:
- Avocado
- Water
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Miso
- Lemon juice
Instructions:
- Prepare the Tuna: Finely dice the red tuna from Tarifa and place it in a bowl.
- Season the Tuna: Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare the Chive Oil: Blend fresh chives with olive oil to create your chive oil.
- Make the Sauce: In a blender, combine avocado, a splash of water, chives, cilantro, miso, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- Assemble the Dish: In a serving bowl, create a circle with the diced tuna. Place the avocado sauce in the center and arrange the sliced cherries around the edge.
- Garnish and Serve: Decorate with edible flowers for a beautiful presentation. Serve fresh and enjoy!
Experience Exquisite Tuna Tartare with Campo Marbella Catering
At Campo Marbella, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional culinary experiences through our catering services. Our Tuna Tartare, made with the freshest red tuna from Tarifa, is a perfect choice for any event. This vibrant dish not only tantalizes the taste buds but also serves as a stunning centerpiece.
With our Catering Marbella services, we ensure that every meal is crafted with care and presented beautifully. Imagine hosting a gathering where your guests are treated to this exquisite tartare, paired with a creamy avocado sauce and garnished with fresh cherries and flowers. It’s a dish that embodies the essence of fine dining and the Mediterranean lifestyle.
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Tuna from Tarifa — Why It Matters
Tarifa bluefin tuna is among the most prized in the world. The waters of the Strait of Gibraltar — where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean — produce tuna with exceptional fat content and depth of flavour, making it the natural choice for a tartare where the fish is the centrepiece. Campo sources it directly when in season, which runs from late spring through early summer.
The cherry addition in this recipe is not just visual. The acidity and natural sweetness of fresh Andalusian cherries cut through the fat of the tuna in the same way a good vinegar would — but with more complexity and a distinctly local character.
Serving notes
Serve immediately after dressing — tartare breaks down quickly once dressed. Keep the tuna cold right until plating. If preparing ahead for a dinner party, keep the diced tuna, the sauce, and the chive oil separate and combine at the last moment.
This dish works as a standalone starter, or as part of a multi-plate sharing format alongside a gazpacho or a light salad. At Campo events, it often appears as one of the opening bites at a private dinner or a To Share dinner service.
If you’d like Campo to prepare this — or any other dish from our kitchen — for your next private event or villa dinner in Marbella, explore our private chef service and get in touch.
