mediterranean ahi tartare

This is one of those perfect date night at home starters. Or valentine’s day at home. Or impressing that certain someone. Or throwing a dinner party.

Its execution is deceptively simple, while imparting a dish full of flavor and brightness.

Ingredients:

3/4 cups ahi tuna, cubed

4 medium sized mediterranean olives, pitted and minced

1 TBSP mediterranean capers, minced

1 tsp minced shallots

4 leaves of basil, chiffonade

2 cherry tomatoes, quartered and halved

juice of 1 lemon

1/2 tsp whole grain dijon

pinch of salt

egg yolk

Directions:

Gently combine all ingredients together in a bowl. Chill before serving.