What type of fish would be best suited for a trio pairing of sashimi, crudo and ceviche?
I am preparing a trio of fish to exemplify the different ways and methods of preparing fish without cooking it in a traditional manner. The three ways I am preparing said fish will be Sashimi, Crudo, and Ceviche. I am looking for an in season, late fall pacific northwest, fish that would stand up well to all three preparation methods. It would be great if I could prepare three different fish all three ways as to give each guest nine pieces. I am considering Sea Bass and Albacore as two of the fish but have only worked with Sea Bass in a limited capacity. I also have a few guests who are "afraid" of fish and I was thinking that a Mahi Mahi or Swordfish would work well although I am not sure if either is in season.
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I think the Albacore and Sea Bass are both great ideas. I'm not sure about the Swordfish. It would be fine in the Crudo or Ceviche, but I don't know how it would be as Sashimi.
Fish that I'd look at for this are:
- Yellowtail
- Halibut
- Tuna
- Sea Bass
- Scallops (to think outside the "fish" box a little)
- Salmon
I'm not sure if those are "in season" for you, and I can't find a good resource to determine that. I'd suggest getting a list of 5-6 fish and heading to your local fishmonger / farmers market / or Whole Foods and ask what's in season. Personally, I'd do Tuna, Yellowtail, and Scallops if you wanted to do 3x3.
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Is ceviche and sashimi the same thing?
Ceviche and sashimi are both prepared raw. However, sashimi may have additional garnishes, while ceviche uses marination with citrus juices. Further, sashimi may have a slight sear but remains raw inside. On the other hand, ceviche turns opaque because of the citrus juice's acidity.What is Crudo style sashimi?
Crudo, literally means \u201craw,\u201d and encompases fish, shellfish, or beef. Unlike Sashimi where the fish is slightly dipped in soy sauce to finish off the dish, Crudo is topped with olive oil, citrus, or some type of vinaigrette to enhance the dish.Does ceviche need sushi grade fish?
Raw fish \u2013 virtually any raw fish can be used for ceviche, as long as it's \u201csashimi-grade\u201d / \u201csushi grade\u201d and therefore safe for eating raw. Fish simply labelled as \u201cfresh\u201d is not always sashimi-grade, it just means it hasn't been frozen. Always ask your fish monger, or ensure the fish is clearly labelled.What to Look For When Buying Fish for Sushi and Ceviche
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