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Hamachi Crudo

Hamachi Crudo is an easy and impressive appetizer that features buttery yellowtail in a garlic and citrus crudo sauce! It's topped with serrano peppers, sesame seeds, red onions, and capers for a delicious combination of bright and umami flavors.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Anytime, Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian, Asian-Inspired
Servings: 4
Calories: 83kcal
Author: Britney

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp Knife

Ingredients

  • ½ lb Sushi Grade Hamachi

Crudo Sauce

  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Ponzu
  • ½ tsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 clove Garlic (diced)

Toppings

  • ½ Red Onion (thinly sliced)
  • 2 tbsps Capers
  • 2 Serrano Peppers (sliced)
  • 2 tsp Sesame Seeds
  • 2 tsp Lemon Zest
  • Flaky Sea Salt (optional)

Instructions

  • Place hamachi in the freezer for 20 minutes so that it's easier to slice.
  • Make the Crudo Sauce. Combine lemon juice, ponzu sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and diced garlic in a small bowl and mix together.
  • Cut hamachi into thin slices with a sharp knife, about ¼ inch thick, and arrange on a plate.
  • Pour crudo sauce on top and garnish with sliced red onion, capers, serrano peppers, and sesame seeds.
  • Finish with flaky salt and lemon zest.

Notes

Tips
  • Be sure to buy sushi-grade hamachi! This type of raw yellowtail fish is meant to be eaten fresh. Sushi-grade fish is caught and prepared immediately upon capture and flash frozen to prevent bacteria from growing.
  • Freeze the hamachi for 15 minutes prior to slicing! This gives the fish a firm texture, making it easier to slice.
  • Use the highest quality fish you can find. Since you're eating it raw, you want a sashimi-grade fish that's fresh,
  • Use a sharp knife! For a good cut, use the sharpest knife that you have on hand. Avoid using a serrated knife as this will snag and potentially break the fish as opposed to cutting it.
  • Yellowtail crudo should be consumed upon preparation. Do not allow the fish to sit at room temperature any longer than 2 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 606mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.5mg