Peach & Yellowtail Crudo with Watermelon, Cucumber, and Yuzu Hot Sauce Vinaigrette
Crudo Base
Sashimi-grade yellowtail, thinly sliced
Ripe peaches, thinly sliced
Fresno peppers, thinly sliced into rings
Serrano peppers, thinly sliced
Shallots, thinly sliced
Watermelon-Peach Vinaigrette
Base Blend:
Fresh watermelon chunks
Fresh cucumber
Ripe peaches
Strain & Finish:
Orange juice
Yuzu hot sauce
Champagne vinegar
Minced garlic
Salt
Olive oil
Instructions:
Blend watermelon, cucumber, and peach until smooth.
Strain through cheesecloth into a bowl to create a clear, vibrant juice.
Whisk in orange juice, yuzu hot sauce, champagne vinegar, and minced garlic.
Season with salt, then slowly whisk in olive oil to emulsify.
Parsley & Green Onion Oil
Fresh parsley, blanched and shocked in ice water
Green onion, roughly chopped
Olive oil
Instructions:
Gently cook green onion and blanched parsley in olive oil over low heat until fragrant and vibrant (do not brown).
Blend until smooth and bright green.
Strain through fine mesh or cheesecloth and pour into a squeeze bottle.
Assembly
Arrange yellowtail slices on a chilled plate.
Layer peach slices, Fresno and Serrano rings, and shallots over and around the fish.
Spoon the vibrant vinaigrette gently over the crudo.
Dot or drizzle with green herb oil from a squeeze bottle.
Optional: Finish with microgreens or edible flowers for garnish.

