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Hamachi Crudo

Hamachi Crudo: A Refreshing Dive into Japanese-Italian Fusion

Discover the delightful flavors of Hamachi Crudo, a refreshing fusion dish that showcases silky sushi-grade fish and zesty yuzu ponzu sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Japanese-Italian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Hamachi
  • 1 lb Sushi-Grade Yellowtail Hamachi Freshest catch for silky texture
  • 1 medium Shallot Adds mild, sweet flavor; green onions can substitute
  • 1 medium Serrano Pepper Adjust to taste; sweet bell peppers can be milder substitute
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro For garnish
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest Enhances bright flavors
For the Yuzu Ponzu Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Yuzu Juice Substitute with lemon juice if yuzu is unavailable
  • 4 tbsp Ponzu Sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tbsp Filtered Water Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Sugar To round out flavors
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil Use sparingly
  • 1 clove Garlic Smashed for flavor infusion
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar For acidity; adjust to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Flaky Salt For finishing touch

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • sharp knife
  • Large chilled plate

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Hamachi Crudo
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together yuzu juice, ponzu sauce, filtered water, sugar, sesame oil, and smashed garlic. Mix until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
  2. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the hamachi into thin pieces, about ¼ inch thick. Arrange slices on a large, chilled plate.
  3. Drizzle the yuzu ponzu sauce evenly over the hamachi slices for flavor enhancement.
  4. Garnish with finely sliced shallots, cilantro, serrano pepper, lemon zest, and flaky salt.
  5. Serve immediately with extra yuzu ponzu sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 22gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve fresh and store components separately to maintain quality. Experiment with garnishes for unique flavors.

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