Anchovy larded Blue Fin Tuna with Garlic mash, green beans, crispy shallots & Wasabi Vinaigrette

Yield: Serves 4 as a main 600g Blue Fin Tuna loin
8 salted anchovy fillets, rinsed
100 g Haricot Vert, blanched
4 tbs. chopped fresh herbs (chives, parsley, chervil etc)
4 tbs. olive oil
Garlic Mash (see below)
Wasabi Vinaigrette (see below)
Crispy Shallots (see below)
salt & pepper

Method

Using a small larding needle, lard the tuna with the anchovy fillets. Mix the olive oil with the herbs. Season the tuna and marinate for a couple of hours, or overnight in the oil and herbs.

Remove the tuna from the fridge at least an hour before cooking. Sear the tuna in a very hot dry sauté pan for a few minutes on each side. It should be still red in the middle. Using a sharp knife cut into thin slices.

Assembly

Using a 2 ½" cutter place the Garlic Mash just off the centre of the plate. Toss the beans in a little vinaigrette and lay on one side of the Mash. Arrange the sliced tuna on the beans. Place the shallots on top of the Mash. Drizzle the Vinaigrette around the plate.


Garlic Mash

Yield: 4 servings 600g Maris Piper potatoes, cubed
4 - 5 cloves garlic, peeled
150ml milk
knob of butter
salt & pepper

Method

Place the potatoes, garlic & milk in a saucepan. Cover with water. Bring to boil and simmer until potatoes are tender.

Drain the potatoes, reserving about 150ml of cooking liquid. Mash the potatoes and garlic, adding liquid, butter, salt and pepper to taste.


Wasabi Vinaigrette

Yield: 4 servings 2 tbs. olive oil
2 ½ tsp. cider vinegar
1 tsp prepared Wasabi paste, (or horseradish)
salt & pepper

Method

Whisk all ingredients together.


Crispy Shallots

3 medium shallots, peeled & sliced finely
Flour

Method

Toss the shallots in flour and deep fry until golden. Drain on a paper towel.