{"id":472972,"date":"2026-07-14T14:51:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T21:51:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/?p=472972"},"modified":"2026-07-14T14:51:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T21:51:06","slug":"yellowtail-hamachi-crudo-recipe-with-ponzu-chili-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/yellowtail-hamachi-crudo-recipe-with-ponzu-chili-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Yellowtail Hamachi Crudo Recipe with Ponzu & Chili Oil"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Hamachi Crudo With Ponzu & Chili<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ready in 10 minutes | No cooking required | Serves 2 as an appetizer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you’re looking for an easy Hamachi crudo recipe<\/strong> that tastes like it came straight from a sushi restaurant, this is it. Made with sushi-grade yellowtail, tangy ponzu sauce, and a kick of chili oil, this yellowtail crudo<\/strong> comes together in minutes with no cooking involved \u2014 just careful slicing and a good drizzle. It’s the perfect no-cook appetizer<\/strong> for date night, dinner parties, or anytime you’re craving something fresh, light, and elegant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Crudo?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Crudo is the Italian word for “raw,” referring to a dish of thinly sliced raw fish dressed simply with citrus, oil, and seasoning. This Japanese-style crudo<\/strong> takes inspiration from sashimi and combines it with bright ponzu and spicy chili oil for a dish that’s equal parts clean and craveable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You’ll Love This Yellowtail Crudo Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ready in just 10 minutes with zero cooking Uses only 6 simple ingredients Restaurant-quality presentation at home Naturally gluten-free friendly (check your ponzu brand) and low-carb A perfect sushi-grade yellowtail<\/strong> appetizer for entertaining<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients (Serves 2 as an Appetizer)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • 6 oz sushi-grade yellowtail (hamachi), <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Thinly sliced <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 tbsp ponzu sauce 1 tsp chili oil (or a pinch of red pepper flakes in olive oil) 1\/2 jalape\u00f1o, <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Thinly sliced Flaky sea salt Micro cilantro or thinly sliced scallion, for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    How to Make Hamachi Crudo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Arrange the hamachi.<\/strong> Lay the sliced yellowtail on a chilled plate in a single, even layer. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Add the sauce.<\/strong> Drizzle evenly with ponzu sauce, followed by the chili oil. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Add heat.<\/strong> Scatter the thinly sliced jalape\u00f1o over the top. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Finish and serve.<\/strong> Add a pinch of flaky sea salt and garnish with micro cilantro or scallion. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Chef’s Tip for Slicing Yellowtail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Always slice sushi-grade yellowtail against the grain using a very sharp knife in one smooth motion. Sawing back and forth will tear the delicate flesh and ruin the clean presentation that makes crudo so appealing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

      What is the best fish for crudo?<\/strong> Sushi-grade yellowtail (hamachi) is a classic choice for crudo because of its buttery texture and mild flavor, but other sushi-grade fish like tuna or fluke also work well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Can I make hamachi crudo ahead of time?<\/strong> Crudo is best sliced and assembled right before serving. The fish is delicate and the dish is meant to be enjoyed fresh, within minutes of preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What can I substitute for chili oil?<\/strong> If you don’t have chili oil on hand, a pinch of red pepper flakes stirred into olive oil makes an easy substitute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Is this recipe gluten-free?<\/strong> It can be \u2014 just check that your ponzu sauce brand is labeled gluten-free, as some contain soy sauce with wheat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Ready in 10 minutes | No cooking required | Serves 2 as an appetizer If you’re looking for an easy Hamachi crudo recipe that tastes like it came straight from a sushi restaurant, this is it. Made with sushi-grade yellowtail, tangy ponzu sauce, and a kick of chili oil, this yellowtail crudo comes together in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27833,"featured_media":472977,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[39,40],"tags":[42,91,57,46],"class_list":["post-472972","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipes","category-recipes-dock-to-dish","tag-catalina-offshore-products","tag-cooking","tag-recipes","tag-seafood"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/472972","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27833"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=472972"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/472972\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":472978,"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/472972\/revisions\/472978"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/472977"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=472972"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=472972"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/catalinaop.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=472972"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}