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Snapper, Citrus & Fennel Crudo

15 minsServes 4Ingredients:250g sashimi grade fillet of snapper, kingfish or coral trout1 orange½ lemon½ grapefruit½ tsp maple syrup1 tsp olive oil½ small fennel, shaved¼ tsp sea salt¼ cup fennel fronds1 tbsp pistachios, roughly chopped
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Snapper, Citrus & Fennel Crudo

Serves 4| Ready in 15 mins
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Delicate, pearlescent slivers of snapper, with a mild anise flavour of fennel, a medley of fresh citrus and a moreish pistachio crunch, this snapper crudo recipe will have you effortlessly elevating your seafood game for your guests… or just yourself!

Snapper, Citrus & Fennel Crudo

For the seafood obsessed, you get it. This is the kind of little plate that I crave on a summer afternoon with a cold bev or two. Crudo means ‘raw’ in Italian, hence, snapper crudo, we’re eating it raw with a few simple ingredients. You don’t need a fancy entertaining occasion to make a dish like crudo, it’s so simple, versatile and really delivers on flavour. The most important thing with making a crudo recipe with raw fish is that you're sourcing fresh, firm sashimi grade fish, and keeping it refrigerated until ready to eat. Always have clean hands and a clean work station when working with raw fish too.

What you need to make Snapper, Citrus & Fennel Crudo

A group of ingredients including a raw snapper, orange, grapefruit, lemon, pistachios, fennel and olive oil
Sashimi grade fish
Coral trout, kingfish or snapper works well. Ensure it’s stored properly refrigerated below 4C /40F.
Citrus
Orange, lemon and grapefruit for a fresh citrus kick.
Olive oil
Use a good quality finishing olive oil.
Maple syrup
A sneaky little addition for balancing sweetness.
Fennel
A subtle anise flavour to complement the citrus.
Pistachios
A creamy nutty crunch.
Sea salt
For seasoning.
Little edible flowers
To garnish, optional but cute.

How to make Snapper, Citrus & Fennel Crudo

Fillet of raw fish being sliced
1. Prep your ingredients

Place a plate in the fridge or freezer to chill while you prep your fish. This is if you’re serving immediately, it’ll keep everything nice and cold. Slice your fish into 5mm thick slivers, lay them on the plate.

Orange juice squeezed over fillets of raw fish
2. Dress your crudo

Squeeze over orange and lemon juice, try to get an even distribution. Drip over maple syrup and olive oil, sprinkle over sea salt.

Fennel added to fillets of raw fish on a plate
3. Final touches

Lay over shaved fennel, grapefruit segments then top with pistachios, fennel fronds and edible flowers.

Plate of snapper, orange, grapefruit with fennel and pistachios
4. Serve or chill

Serve immediately or store in the fridge until ready to eat, then eat immediately while cold.

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Frequently asked questions & tips for Snapper, Citrus & Fennel Crudo

What substitutions can be made with this dish?
If you can’t get grapefruit, just orange is good, you could also add lime instead. If fennel isn’t available, cucumber paired with fresh mint would be nice.
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Snapper, Citrus & Fennel Crudo

Cook Time
5 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Serves
4
Delicate, pearlescent slivers of snapper, with a mild anise flavour of fennel, a medley of fresh citrus and a moreish pistachio crunch, this snapper crudo recipe will have you effortlessly elevating your seafood game for your guests… or just yourself!
  • 250g sashimi grade fillet of snapper, kingfish or coral trout
  • 1 orange
  • ½ lemon
  • ½ grapefruit
  • ½ tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ½ small fennel, shaved
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ cup fennel fronds
  • 1 tbsp pistachios, roughly chopped
Category - Appetizers
Cuisine - Mediterranean inspired
Skill Level - Super easy
Other categories -
Appetizers, Dairy Free, Entertaining, Gluten Free, Little plates, Seafood, Snacks
Nutritional information
Calories 160.0 kcal8%
Carbohydrates 12.3 g4%
Sodium 193.4 mg8%
Magnesium 28.4 mg7%
Protein 14.6 g29%
Sugar 7.4 g8%
Calcium 80.6 mg8%
Vitamin A 11%
Fat 6.3 g10%
Fiber 2.8 g11%
Iron 1.7 mg9%
Vitamin C 50%

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