Description
Enjoy a refreshing and vibrant appetizer with this Watermelon Sashimi with Avocado-Wasabi Cream recipe. The sweet watermelon pairs beautifully with the creamy and slightly spicy avocado-wasabi topping, creating a fusion of flavors that will impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Watermelon Sashimi:
- 400 g seedless watermelon, chilled
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- Pinch of sea salt
Avocado-Wasabi Cream:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tsp wasabi paste (adjust to taste)
- Juice of ½ lime
- 1 tbsp plain yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
- Salt, to taste
- Black sesame seeds
- Microgreens or scallions
- Optional: nori flakes or pickled ginger
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into sashimi-style slices, about 1 cm thick. Pat dry using paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, and salt. Brush over the watermelon slices. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Blend avocado, wasabi, lime juice, yogurt, and salt until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.
- Arrange the watermelon slices on a long plate. Add avocado cream beside or beneath them.
- Top with sesame seeds, microgreens, and optional garnishes. Serve immediately while cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 150 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 10g
- Sodium: Approx. 300mg
- Fat: Approx. 8g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 18g
- Fiber: Approx. 4g
- Protein: Approx. 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg