Yellowtail Crudo With Citrus and Avocado Recipe

Yellowtail Crudo With Citrus and Avocado Recipe

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