Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño
Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño is a delightful fresh appetizer that bursts with delicious sweet and spicy flavors. Presented with Mandarin oranges, it's a stunning dish that will definitely wow your guests.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon jalapeño pepper pulp (super finely grated)
- ¼ teaspoon chili paste
- 1½ tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Mandarin orange juice juice (or other orange juice you love)
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons grapeseed oil
- 5 to 6 ounces sushi grade Yellowtail, very thinly sliced
- 2 Mandarin oranges or another orange you love, peeled and sliced horizontally, into about ¼-inch rounds
Instructions
- Use a fine grater to purée the jalapeño into pulp, keeping the seeds out. (Ideally use a microplane zester.)
- In a small bowl, combine the jalapeño, chili paste, vinegar, orange juice and sugar. Then whisk in the oil.
- Add the Yellowtail to the marinade, cover tightly, and let it marinate in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
- Arrange the Yellowtail and orange slices on two plates and drizzle with any remaining marinade.
Notes
Calorie count is only an estimate.
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