Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJacquelineYellowfin Tuna Crudo Recipe

Yellowfin Tuna Crudo Recipe

Inspired by Jacqueline
Time30m
Serves2

blood orange ponza, avocado, sesame

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Ingredients

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Crudo

Blood Orange Ponzu

Garnish

Method

Preparing the Crudo

  1. 1

    Slice the Tuna

    Using a sharp knife, slice the yellowfin tuna into thin sashimi-style pieces, about 1/4 inch thick. Arrange the slices on a chilled plate.

  2. 2

    Season the Tuna

    Sprinkle the sliced tuna with sea salt and drizzle olive oil over the top. Allow it to marinate briefly while you prepare the ponzu.

  3. 3

    Prepare Sesame

    Sprinkle black sesame seeds over the tuna slices for added texture and flavor.

Making the Blood Orange Ponzu

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small mixing bowl, combine blood orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, mirin, and dashi stock. Whisk together until well combined.

  2. 5

    Taste and Adjust

    Taste the ponzu sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more soy sauce for saltiness or more blood orange juice for sweetness.

Garnishing the Dish

  1. 6

    Prepare the Avocado

    Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice the avocado into thin pieces and arrange them around the tuna on the plate.

  2. 7

    Add the Ponzu

    Drizzle the blood orange ponzu over the tuna and avocado just before serving.

  3. 8

    Finish with Garnishes

    Sprinkle fresh cilantro and chili flakes over the dish for garnish and added flavor.

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