Local Rockfish Citrus Crudo
Fish crudo is a simple preparation of raw fish. With only a few ingredients, it takes no time to prepare but the result is incredibly elegant and wonderfully delicious.
Between the coast, valleys and mountain areas, Ventura is a thriving cultural scene, you’ll never run out of spots to explore. As a resident of Ojai, I find it to be a hot-spot for a handful of wineries and tasting rooms and restaurants all who engage with the community and support local farms and suppliers. This fresh trio –better with locally-caught fish –gives you a chance to taste of Ventura County’s abundance right in your own home.
This glaze requires only a few ingredients and you wouldn’t believe how amazing it tastes! Heart-healthy salmon bathed in the lime-infused glaze makes for an easy and delicious weekday dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups ripe apricots, washed and cut in half, stone removed
- 3 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 limes, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons your favorite hot sauce
- Pinch of cayenne
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, bones and skin removed
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400º F.
Prepare the glaze by blending apricots, garlic, maple syrup, half of the lime zest and ¼ cup lime juice, hot sauce and cayenne together in a blender. Add salt and blend until smooth. Then pour into a small sauté pan set over medium heat and simmer until the mixture is reduced and shiny.
Place salmon in roasting pan and generously spoon the glaze over the fish. Roast in oven for about 12–15 minutes. Remove from the oven and baste with the pan juices. Plate the salmon and garnish with remaining lime zest and extra glaze.
Chef’s note:
This recipe can be made with any stone fruit that is in season—plums, peaches, apricots. I have also made the glaze with leftover roasted grapes instead, giving it a concentrated grape flavor.
Grilling the salmon, instead of roasting, also works for this recipe: Brush on the glaze during the last few minutes of grilling, being careful not to let the glaze burn.
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