Mediterranean Diet Kingfish Sashimi

Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant and healthy Mediterranean Diet Kingfish Sashimi! This no-cook recipe combines the silky, melt-in-your-mouth texture of sashimi-grade kingfish with a zesty lemon and extra virgin olive oil vinaigrette, offering a fresh Mediterranean twist to a traditional Japanese delicacy. Topped with briny capers, fragrant fresh dill, and a medley of colorful vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and fennel, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfectly seasoned with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, and garnished with aromatic basil leaves, this elegant platter is a feast for the senses and perfect for entertaining. Ready in just 20 minutes, this gluten-free and nutrient-packed dish is ideal for anyone embracing the clean, wholesome flavors of the Mediterranean diet.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams kingfish fillet, sashimi-grade
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons capers
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 5 pieces cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 0.25 piece red onion, finely sliced
• 0.5 piece cucumber, thinly sliced
• 0.25 bulb fennel, thinly sliced
• 5 leaves fresh basil leaves

Directions

Step 1

Ensure your kingfish fillet is of high quality and sashimi-grade. Pat it dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture.

Step 2

With a sharp knife, slice the kingfish across the grain into thin slices, approximately 1/4 inch thick.

Step 3

Arrange the kingfish slices on a chilled platter, slightly overlapping them for a beautiful presentation.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice to create a simple vinaigrette.

Step 5

Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice mixture evenly over the arranged kingfish slices.

Step 6

Sprinkle the capers over the sashimi, ensuring an even distribution.

Step 7

Finely chop the fresh dill and sprinkle it along with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper over the fish.

Step 8

Add the garnish by scattering thin slices of cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and fennel over and around the kingfish.

Step 9

Finish the dish by garnishing with fresh basil leaves.

Step 10

Serve immediately while the ingredients are fresh and flavors are vibrant. Enjoy your Mediterranean-inspired kingfish sashimi.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(584.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	612.8

Total Fat 39.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 110mg	0%
Sodium 1415.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 18.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g	0%
Total Sugars 8.9g
Protein 50.2g	0%

Vitamin D 400IU	0%
Calcium 103.8mg	0%
Iron 2.6mg	0%
Potassium 1510.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.1%

Protein: 32.1%

Carbs: 11.8%