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Kingfish Yellowtail Sashimi
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Kingfish Yellowtail Sashimi

25 minServes 2Nutri-Score B€€€
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Ingredients

2 people
  • kingfish (yellowtail, sashimi-grade) (very fresh, sashimi-grade, skin and pin bones removed)Fish300 g
  • soy sauce (for dipping)Pantry60 ml
  • wasabi paste (ready to serve)Pantry10 g
  • pickled ginger (thinly sliced)Pantry20 g
  • daikon radish (finely julienned, iced)Produce100 g
  • shiso leaves (fresh, for garnish)Produce4 pieces
  • lemon (cut into wedges)Produce1 piece
  • flaky sea salt (for finishing)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

224kcal

Carbs
6 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
8 g
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Tools

  • sashimi knife
  • cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • plating plate

step by step

Method

  1. Chill and prepare the fish

    • Keep the kingfish (yellowtail) very cold until the last moment.
    • Pat the fillet dry with paper towel and remove any pin bones or dark bloodline.
    Step 1
  2. Slice the sashimi

    • Using a long, sharp sashimi knife, cut the fillet against the grain into slices about 5 mm thick.
    • Make each cut in a single, smooth drawing motion without sawing.
    • Arrange the slices slightly overlapping on the chilled plate.
    Step 2
  3. Prepare the garnishes

    • Julienne the daikon radish and soak it in iced water until crisp, then drain well.
    • Shape the wasabi into a small quenelle and set out the pickled ginger.
    • Cut the lemon into wedges.
    Step 3
  4. Plate and serve

    • Place the daikon nest and shiso leaves on the plate next to the fish.
    • Add the wasabi, pickled ginger and lemon wedges.
    • Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
    • Serve immediately with soy sauce for dipping.
    Step 4