Watermelon and Tuna Sashimi
Watermelon and Tuna Sashimi is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the delicate flavors of sushi-grade tuna with the sweetness of watermelon, enhanced with a tangy ponzu sauce, toasted sesame oil, and garnished with microgreens and crumbled goat cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
1 garlic clove, minced
1 Hawaiian or Thai chile, very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
¼ cup ponzu
½ pound sashimi or sushi-grade Ahi tuna
¾ cup watermelon, cut into thin domino-size slices
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon flakey salt
¼ cup microgreens (Daikon radish microgreens recommended)
1 tablespoon crumbled goat cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, sliced chile, toasted sesame oil, and ponzu. Stir well to blend the flavors together.
- Slice the sashimi-grade Ahi tuna into thin, bite-sized pieces.
- On a serving plate, arrange the watermelon slices in a neat layer.
- Top the watermelon slices with the Ahi tuna pieces.
- Drizzle the ponzu sauce mixture over the watermelon and tuna.
- Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the dish, and sprinkle with flakey salt.
- Garnish with microgreens and crumbled goat cheese for an added layer of flavor and texture.
Notes
This dish is best served fresh to preserve the texture of the tuna and watermelon.
Vegetarian option: Replace tuna with thin slices of avocado or marinated mushrooms.
If you like extra heat, increase the amount of chile or drizzle with sriracha.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day, but do not reheat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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