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🌞 Tropical Steelhead Crudo for the Solstice
Paired with functional ingredients from the “third growth zone”: roots, fungi, water plants, and sea vegetables.
Ingredients
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6–8 oz Seatopia Steelhead loin
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1 tbls Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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1 tbsp yuzu juice
- ½ small fennel bulb, shaved
- 1 inch fresh ginger root, julienned
- Handful of fresh watercress
- 1 tbsp tamari
- Zest of ½ lime
- 2 slices fresh pineapple
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp lime juice
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1 tbls Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Pinch of Microplastic Free Salt
For the Crudo:
For the Charred Pineapple Chutney:
Directions
Prepare the Pineapple Chutney
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1.Lightly char the pineapple slices on a grill or cast iron pan until caramelized. Dice finely and mix with grated ginger, lime juice, and a drizzle of olive oil. Let sit to deepen flavors.
Slice the Steelhead
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2.
Using a sharp sashimi knife, slice Seatopia’s Steelhead loin into thin, even pieces. Keep chilled until plating.
Prep the Vegetables and Herbs
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3.Shave fresh fennel paper-thin using a mandoline. Peel and thinly slice ginger root into matchsticks. Rinse and dry a handful of vibrant watercress.
Mix the Citrus Dressing
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4.In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp tamari, 1 tbsp yuzu juice, and the zest of half a lime. Stir well.
Plating Ritual
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Lay steelhead slices onto a chilled plate. Spoon charred pineapple chutney over the center. Top with shaved fennel, ginger matchsticks, and sprigs of watercress. Drizzle the citrus dressing across the fish. Finish with a touch of high-polyphenol olive oil for added depth. Share as part of a nourishing sunset ritual, paired with stillness, gratitude, and breath.
Recipe Note
This solstice-inspired crudo is a tribute to the longest day of the year. Balancing tropical brightness with functional depth, it’s designed to support circadian alignment during the evening “rest and restore” phase—calming the nervous system, aiding digestion, and reconnecting you to the rhythm of the sun and sea.
About the Chef
Nicolas Torrent, founder of Circadian Research, is a private chef specializing in seasonal, mitochondrial-supportive nutrition. With over a decade of experience nourishing pro athletes and high-consciousness clients, Chef Nico is currently available for private chef services in Southern California Costa Rica and Kaua’i.
📍 Instagram: @circadianresearch
About the Fish
This dish features Seatopia Steelhead—sustainably raised on a clean, microalgae-rich diet and lab-tested to be mercury-safe and free of detectable microplastics. Delivered direct to your door, our steelhead offers a vibrant source of DHA + EPA omega-3s, making it ideal for raw preparations and functional cuisine.
👉 Learn more about our Certified Clean Steelhead
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