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 mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Anytime, Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian, Asian-Inspired
Servings: 4
Calories: 83kcal
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)
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.
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.
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