Whole30 Eel Sashimi

Elevate your sashimi game with Whole30 Eel Sashimi, a refreshingly light, no-cook recipe perfect for health-conscious food enthusiasts seeking bold, clean flavors. This dish features tender slices of fresh eel fillet paired with a zesty cucumber salad seasoned with lemon juice, rice vinegar, and fresh dill. Garnished with black sesame seeds and a sprinkle of sea salt, this Whole30-compliant dish artfully balances savory and citrusy notes. Ready in just 25 minutes, this gluten-free and grain-free recipe is a show-stopping appetizer or light meal that highlights fresh, wholesome ingredients. Serve it chilled for a sophisticated addition to your Whole30 meal plan or as an elegant, restaurant-quality dish at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams fresh eel fillet
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 medium English cucumber
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the eel fillet. Ensure it is thoroughly cleaned and pat it dry with a paper towel.

Step 2

With a sharp, thin knife, slice the eel fillet against the grain into thin sashimi pieces, about 5mm thick. Set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar and lemon juice. Set this dressing aside.

Step 4

Wash and peel the English cucumber, then cut it lengthwise. Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds.

Step 5

Thinly slice the cucumber into half moons and place them in a mixing bowl.

Step 6

Add the chopped fresh dill to the cucumber slices.

Step 7

Pour half of the vinegar and lemon dressing over the cucumber salad.

Step 8

Season the cucumber salad with half of the sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 9

Arrange the eel slices neatly on a serving platter.

Step 10

Drizzle the remaining dressing over the eel slices and sprinkle with the remaining sea salt and black sesame seeds.

Step 11

Serve the eel sashimi with the cucumber salad on the side and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(652.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	619.8

Total Fat 36.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 378mg	0%
Sodium 1323.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 13.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g	0%
Total Sugars 5.4g
Protein 58.0g	0%

Vitamin D 2796IU	0%
Calcium 145.4mg	0%
Iron 2.9mg	0%
Potassium 1154.2mg	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: 53.6%

Protein: 37.8%

Carbs: 8.6%