Snapper Crudo with Chiles and Sesame

A fresh and vibrant raw fish dish featuring thinly sliced snapper topped with a zesty chile-citrus paste, fresh cilantro, olive oil, and toasted sesame seeds. This elegant crudo preparation balances heat from chiles with bright citrus flavors.

4 servings
4 hr 10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 whole Fresno chiles or jalapeños, seeded, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt
  • 8 ounces sashimi-grade snapper or sea bream fillet
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 to taste Flaky sea salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Pulse chiles, orange zest, orange juice, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a food processor until very finely chopped; season chile paste with kosher salt.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Arrange snapper on chilled plates. Top with chile paste and cilantro, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sea salt.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    DO AHEAD: Chile paste can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

    240 min