Albacore Tuna Crudo

Fresh albacore dressed in lemon and good olive oil, paired with sweet English peas, shaved fennel, and mint. Bright, clean, and ready in minutes. Buy the best tuna you can find. The rest follows.

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb albacore tuna, diced

• 1 cup English peas, blanched

• 1 small fennel bulb, shaved thin

• 2 Tbsp mint, chiffonade

• 1 lemon, zest and juice

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• Kosher salt

• Black pepper

Method

1. Blanch peas in heavily salted water until just tender. Shock in ice water and drain well.

2. Combine lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

3. Toss diced tuna gently in the dressing. Marinate under refrigeration for 5-10 minutes.

4. Fold in peas, shaved fennel, and mint just before serving.

5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately, well chilled.

Note: Do not marinate longer than 10 minutes or the acid will begin to cure the fish.