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2007-12-06

Cucumber Soup with Seared Tuna Tartare

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Cucumber Soup with Seared Tuna Tartare
Cucumber Soup with Seared Tuna Tartare

1. Ingredients

  1. 1 large European cucumber--peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
  2. 1 tablespoon European cucumber, finely diced
  3. 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
  4. 2 tablespoons water
  5. 1/8 teaspoon mild curry powder
  6. 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  7. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  8. Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  9. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  10. 1 (1/2 pound) tuna steak
  11. 3 tablespoons finely diced tomato
  12. 1 small shallot, minced
  13. 1 tablespoon snipped chives
  14. 1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley

Nutrition Info

Per Serving

  • Calories: 136 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0 g
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Protein: 16 g
  • Sugars: 4 g

2. Cooking Directions

  1. In a blender, puree the coarsely chopped cucumber with the yogurt, water, curry, cayenne and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper and refrigerate.
  2. Heat 1 teaspoon of the olive oil in a small skillet. Add the tuna and cook over high heat for 2 minutes, turning once; cut into 1/4-inch dice. Toss with the diced cucumber, tomato, shallot, chives, parsley, 2 teaspoons of olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper. Pour the soup into bowls, top with the tuna and serve.

Yield: 4 servings


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