Halibut Tartare with Lemon & Caper Berries - Natasha's Menu

Tartar of Halibut with Chives, Lemon and Caper Berries

YIELD Serves 4

Episode 4: Natasha's Menu

INGREDIENTS

20 green beans, trimmed, halved crosswise 2 teaspoon plus 3 tablespoons /45 ml fresh lemon juices (from 1 lemon) 6 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon /40 ml extra virgin olive oil 10 ounces/285g halibut fillet, cut in small dice 3 tablespoons very thinly sliced fresh chives 1 shallot, finely diced 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt and freshly ground black pepper 12 caper berries

PREPARATION:

1. In a small saucepan of boiling water, cook the green beans for 3 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Using tongs, transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water to cool. Transfer the beans to paper towels and pat dry. Toss the beans in a bowl with 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and 2 teaspoons of oil. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, toss the halibut, chives, shallots, mustard, the remaining 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. To serve, place a 2½-inch-diameter/6 cm ring mold in the center of a plate. Spoon a fourth of the halibut mixture into the ring mold and gently press down with the back of a spoon to compact. Remove the ring mold. Repeat, forming 4 halibut tartar discs total.
3. Arrange the green beans atop the tartar discs and drizzle 1 teaspoon of oil around the tartar on each plate. Garnish with the caper berries and serve immediately.

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