Hiramasa Loin Sashimi with Grapefruit Dressing
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7 minutes
If you're looking for an elegant hiramasa recipe that's bursting with fresh flavours, this hiramasa loin sashimi is a beautiful choice. Delicate slices of premium Hiramasa Toro are paired with juicy grapefruit segments and finished with crisp apple blossoms, creating a light yet sophisticated dish that's perfect as a starter or part of a Japanese-inspired dining experience. Simple to prepare and stunning to serve, this recipe lets the fish's quality shine while the citrus dressing enhances its naturally sweet flavour.
Why You'll Love This Hiramasa Loin Sashimi
Hiramasa Toro is also known as Yellowtail Kingfish and is highly prized for its firm flesh and sweet flavour, making it perfect for sashimi. In this hiramasa recipe, we've dressed the fish with sweet grapefruit flesh and stunning apple blossoms, which have a crisp texture and bright flavour, adding refreshing pops of acidity to every bite. The combination creates a beautifully balanced dish where the richness of the fish meets bright citrus notes and delicate floral freshness.

Ingredients
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300g Hiramasa Loin
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- Flesh of 1 grapefruit finely chopped
- Juice of half a grapefruit
- A large pinch of chilli flakes
- 1 teaspoon aged soy
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 spring onions finely sliced
- Apple blossom
Directions
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Remove the skin from the fish and slice diagonally.
Combine the lime juice, grapefruit flesh and juice, chilli flakes, soy and sesame oil and whisk.
Arrange the fish on a plate, pour the dressing over and top with the sesame seeds and spring onions. Finish with the apple blossom.
