Snapper Crudo with Chiles and Sesame

Name: Snapper Crudo with Chiles and Sesame
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

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

Published October 4, 2025

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