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This Seared Kingfish Carpaccio is a vibrant, fresh dish with an awesome balance of flavours. A quick sear gives the Kingfish a great texture, which is then sliced thinly and dressed with a mix of pickled radish, red onion, citrus, olives, and capers. Topped with fresh herbs, this light and refreshing dish makes for an epic starter or a delicious meal with some rice and salad.
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 2 hours 16 minutes
Seared Kingfish Carpaccio

Ingredients
  

  • 200g fresh kingfish
  • 1 red radish, thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Apple cider vinegar (ACV)
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 orange, peeled and segmented
  • 1 tbsp black olives, halved
  • 1 tsp capers (optional)
  • 1 fresh red chilli, chopped
  • 1 spring onion, sliced
  • 1 handful Fresh coriander
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 salt & pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • Sear Kingfish: In a hot, dry pan, sear the Kingfish for about 10 seconds on each side. Immediately wrap it in cling wrap and place it in the freezer for 1 hour.
  • Pickling the vegetables: While the Kingfish is chilling, pickle the radish and red onion by placing them in a bowl with ACV. Let them sit for about 15 minutes.
  • Prepare the dish: Thinly slice the chilled Kingfish and arrange it on a chilled plate. Squeeze half a lemon over the fish to lightly marinate. Add the halved olives, capers (optional), chopped chilli, orange pieces, and the pickled radish and onion to the plate.
  • Finish and serve: Top with fresh spring onion, coriander, salt, pepper, a squeeze of additional lemon juice, and a drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy!
Keywords fresh fish recipe, kingfish carpaccio, lemon marinated fish, light fish starter, New Zealand seafood recipe, New Zealand seafood recipes, pickled vegetables and fish, raw fish dish, Seared Kingfish Carpaccio, summer seafood dish
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