Tuna tartare with mayonnaise

Serves : 4

Preparation time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

Mayonnaise

• 15 ml (1 tablespoon) mustard
• 1 egg, yolk
• 1/2 lemon, juice
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) canola oil
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 200 g (7 oz) fresh tuna, small cubes
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) fresh chives, chopped
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) basil leaves, chopped
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) parsley leaves, chopped
• 6 pickles in vinegar, chopped
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) capers, chopped
• 2 shallots, chopped
• black pepper and 1 pinch fleur de sel
• Bread croutons

Preparation

1. To prepare the mayonnaise, mix the mustard, egg yolk, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl.
2. Whisk in the canola oil and olive oil in small streams.
3. In a bowl, combine the tuna cubes, chives, basil, parsley, gherkins, capers and shallots.
4. Add some of the prepared mayonnaise. Check seasoning.
5. Serve on a crouton or parmesan crisp.

NB: For a spicy mayonnaise, add Tabasco.