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Yellowtail Crudo With Citrus and Avocado

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If you can’t find yuzu kosho, combine 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. orange juice, and a pinch each of finely chopped serrano and kosher salt.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

1

avocado

1

clove garlic, chopped

1

tablespoon crème fraîche or sour cream

2

serrano chiles, seeded, finely chopped, divided

2

tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided

Kosher salt

4

ounces sashimi-grade skinless, boneless yellowtail fillet

2

teaspoons olive oil

1

teaspoon fish sauce

1

teaspoon finely chopped shallot

1

/2 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger

1

/2 teaspoon yuzu kosho

1

radish, trimmed, thinly sliced

Cilantro leaves with tender stems and thin fancy crackers or crispbread (for serving)

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mash avocado with garlic, crème fraîche, half of serranos, and 1 Tbsp. lime juice in a small bowl until mixture is mostly smooth; season with salt.

    Step 2

    Hold your knife at a 45° angle and slice fish with the grain into 1/2" slices (use a sharp blade and aim for one long, clean stroke). Cut each slice crosswise into 1/2" pieces.

    Step 3

    Combine oil, fish sauce, shallot, ginger, yuzu kosho, remaining serrano, and remaining 1 Tbsp. lime juice in a medium bowl. Add yellowtail, season with salt, and gently toss crudo to combine.

    Step 4

    Spread avocado mixture on plates. Top with yellowtail, radish, and cilantro. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 320 Fat (g) 25 Saturated Fat (g) 5 Cholesterol (mg) 40 Carbohydrates (g) 12 Dietary Fiber (g) 7 Total Sugars (g) 2 Protein (g) 16 Sodium (mg) 340