Gazpacho with Amberjack Tartare
Category: Appetizers
Serves: 4
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Amberjack (Ricciola) | 400g |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 10g |
| Fine salt | To taste |
| Black pepper | To taste |
| Lime zest | To taste |
| Watermelon (Cocomero) | 520g |
| Red peppers (Peperoni rossi) | 230g |
| Cherry tomatoes (Pomodorini datterini) | 250g |
| Cucumbers (Cetrioli) | 150g |
| Celery (Sedano) | 50g |
| Bread | 130g |
| Water | 50g |
| Apple cider vinegar | 70g |
| Fresh basil | To taste |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 30g |
| Tabasco® | To taste |
Instructions
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Prepare the Gazpacho:
- Start by cutting the bread into small pieces. Place it in a bowl and add 50g of water to soak the bread.
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Prepare the Vegetables and Fruits:
- Clean the red peppers by cutting off the top, removing the seeds and internal filaments. Cut the remaining pepper into strips and then into small pieces, ensuring you have about 240g.
- Rinse the cherry tomatoes and dry them before placing them into a blender.
- Cut the watermelon into chunks, slice the cucumber into rings, and chop the celery into small pieces. Add these ingredients into the blender along with the red pepper pieces.
- Season the mixture with salt and black pepper.
- Add the olive oil and the soaked bread (after squeezing out the excess water) to the blender.
- Blend everything together until smooth and creamy.
- Pass the blended mixture through a fine sieve into another bowl to strain it, ensuring you have a smooth gazpacho.
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Prepare the Amberjack Tartare:
- Ensure that the amberjack has been previously frozen to comply with food safety standards.
- Cut the amberjack into small cubes and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Season the tartare with extra virgin olive oil, fine salt, and mix well.
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Assemble the Dish:
- Place a 10cm ring mold (coppapasta) in the center of each plate.
- Gently press the amberjack tartare into the mold using the back of a spoon to form a compact layer.
- Carefully remove the ring mold, and delicately pour the chilled gazpacho around the tartare.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves, lime zest, and a few dashes of Tabasco® for a spicy kick, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing and sophisticated appetizer, perfect for a light, summer meal or as a starter for a festive occasion!
Nutritional Information (Approximate per Serving):
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 21g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
