Description
Sicilian Sashimi is a delightful fusion of Italian and Japanese flavors, featuring thinly sliced sashimi-grade tuna or white fish dressed in a zesty citrus vinaigrette. This elegant and refreshing appetizer is perfect for seafood lovers looking for a light and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Sashimi:
- 8 ounces sashimi-grade tuna or white fish (thinly sliced)
Citrus Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
- 1 tablespoon capers (rinsed and chopped)
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
- microgreens or arugula for garnish
Instructions
- Arrange the Sashimi: Place the thin slices of sashimi-grade fish on a chilled serving plate in a single layer.
- Prepare the Citrus Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, orange zest, shallots, and capers. Drizzle the dressing over the fish slices.
- Season and Garnish: Sprinkle sea salt and black pepper over the fish. Garnish with chopped parsley and microgreens or arugula.
- Serve: Serve the Sicilian Sashimi immediately as a refreshing appetizer.
Notes
- Use only the freshest sashimi-grade fish for safety and flavor.
- Substitute blood orange zest and juice for a different citrus twist.
- Chill the serving plate before plating for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-Japanese Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
