Otoro Crudo with Grapefruit Caviar

Great ingredients taste best when prepared simply and ootoro is no exception, with it's pastel pink color and rich, creamy texture it's truly one of the the most luxurious cuts of fish. This crudo's simple preparation belies its complex array of tastes, textures and flavors. With thin slices of ultra-marbled otoro that melt in your mouth, accented by tart and bitter grapefruit caviar, savory pink salt, sweet peppery pink peppercorns, and anise flavored chervil, it somehow manages to be decadent and refreshing, all in one bite.

Makes 2 servings (5 slices each)

prep time: 5 minutes
cook time: 5 minutes
passive time: none

Ingredients:

2 segments ruby red grapefruit
100 grams otoro
citrusy extra virgin olive oil
14 pink peppercorns
12 leaves chervil
Himalayan pink salt

Instructions:

1. To make the grapefruit caviar, peel the membrane off each segment of grapefruit and then carefully separate each of the juice vesicles using your fingers. If you apply too much pressure they will burst. 

2. Slice the otoro into 10 slices using a very sharp knife. 

3. Spread 5 slices of otoro out onto each plate in an asymetric fan. 

4. Drizzle with olive oil and then top with the grapefruit caviar, pink peppercorns and chervil leaves. Sprinkle some Himalayan pink salt on top to finish.