- by Chef Diane Morrisey
Citrus Pan-seared Dutch Yellowtail with Peach Cucumber Salsa: Seafood 101:
- by Chef Diane Morrisey
Make our chef-inspired Citrus Pan-Seared Yellowtail with peach and cucumber—clean, regenerative, sushi-grade seafood tested to the Seatopia Standard™. Seatopia Yellowtail comes from The Kingfish Company who produces sushi-grade Dutch Yellowtail in a state-of-the-art recirculating aquaculture system on the coast of the Netherlands. Grown without antibiotics, hormones, or environmental discharge, their yellowtail is renowned for its clean, buttery flavor, firm texture, and versatility in the kitchen. Whether lightly cured, gently grilled, or served raw, this fish delivers a sublime eating experience with every bite. Raised in controlled, land-based systems powered by renewable energy, Kingfish is setting a global standard for clean, climate-smart seafood production—backed by chefs, trusted by sustainability leaders, and loved by seafood connoisseurs around the world.
Yellowtail that meets the Seatopia Standard
We lab test our seafood and provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis for every product which quantifies nutrient density, and that your Yellowtail is mercury safe and free from detectable microplastics. Our Yellowtail has been tested by Light Labs to ensure it meets the Seatopia Standard.
Easy Pan-Seared Dutch Yellowtail with Summer Peach Cucumber Salsa
Chef Diane Morrisey
5 minutes
10 minutes
Yellowtail
Celebrate summer by adding a fruit salsa to your favorite sustainable fish! This recipe is easy to make, requiring only one pan and one bowl - perfect for your summer evening indulgences. Serve over rice or with any side of your choice!
Ingredients
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Seatopia Yellowtail Sashimi Loin
- 3 tbsp / 42.5 g butter
- 1 tbsp / 15 ml olive oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ⅓ cup / 79 ml white wine
- Juice of one lemon
- Juice of one lime
- Zest of one lime
- 1 tbsp / 14.2 g butter
- ¼ cup / 4 g chopped cilantro
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- 3 ripe peaches, diced
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- ½ cup / 26 g red onion, diced
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded, minced
- ⅓ cup (5.3 g) fresh cilantro, finely chopped fresh
- Juice of 2 limes
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 tbsp / (45 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
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Pre-heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add butter and olive oil to the pan and heat to a simmer. Add fish and do not fiddle with it. Let sear for 4 minutes. Turn the heat down to medium. Turn the fish over, shut the heat off (the residual heat continues to cook the fish), and let it rest in the skillet for 2 minutes more. Transfer fish to a serving platter.
In the same skillet, add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
Deglaze the pan with the wine, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan, and add the lemon and lime juice.
Simmer until reduced by half and add the lime zest.
Whisk in the remaining tablespoon of butter to give the sauce a creamy texture. Remove from heat, add the cilantro, and drizzle over the fish.
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In a large bowl, gently combine everything together. Season with salt and a few grinds of black pepper, to taste. Serve over rice or with any side of your choice!
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$31.00
/serving
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Learn more about Yellowtail, one of our favorite sushi grade seafood selections
What is yellowtail fish?
“Yellowtail” is a common name that refers to several species of amberjack fish in the Seriola genus. These fish are known for their firm texture, rich flavor, and signature yellow stripe or tail.
Is yellowtail the same as hamachi?
Almost! Hamachi is the Japanese name for Seriola quinqueradiata, also called Japanese yellowtail. It’s typically a younger fish (harvested at ~10–15 lbs) with a buttery, delicate flavor—often used in sushi.
What’s Dutch yellowtail or California yellowtail?
Dutch yellowtail – also Seriola lalandi, sustainably farmed in the Netherlands under pristine conditions. Seatopia sources this variety—it’s clean, regenerative, and sushi-grade.
California yellowtail – Seriola dorsalis, a wild Pacific species found off the U.S. West Coast, often used in poke or grilled dishes.
Which yellowtail is best for sushi?
The best sushi-grade yellowtail comes from clean, low-density farms like those partnered with Seatopia—where fish are raised without antibiotics or pollutants and lab-tested for mercury and microplastics.
