Wagyu Beef Carpaccio
Wagyu Beef Carpaccio is a luxurious appetizer featuring paper-thin slices of premium Wagyu beef, known for its intense marbling, served raw or lightly seared. It is typically dressed with high-quality olive oil, lemon juice, capers, shaved Parmesan, and fresh arugula. The dish is a modern Italian creation that showcases the exquisite flavor and texture of Japanese Wagyu cattle.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is exceptionally high in protein and fat, particularly heart-healthy monounsaturated fats from the beef's marbling, with virtually no carbohydrates. A typical serving provides a rich source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, and contains approximately 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 0 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 75 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Zinc | 5.0 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.0 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Potassium | 300 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
Per 1 serving (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a fusion of Italian culinary technique (carpaccio) with the pinnacle of Japanese beef production. Nutritionally, the high intramuscular fat (marbling) in Wagyu is rich in oleic acid, which is considered beneficial for cardiovascular health.
