Lunch: Snapper Crudo with Chiles and Sesame

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Sesame Seeds, Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Snapper Crudo with Chiles and Sesame

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to.

Ingredients

2 Fresno chiles or jalapeños, seeded, chopped
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt
8 ounces sashimi-grade snapper or sea bream fillet, skin removed, halved lengthwise, bones and bloodline removed, very thinly sliced
Fresh cilantro leaves (for serving)
Extra-virgin olive oil (for serving)
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)

Instructions

Pulse chiles, orange zest, orange juice, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a food processor until very finely chopped; season chile paste with kosher salt.
Arrange snapper on chilled plates. Top with chile paste and cilantro, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sea salt.
DO AHEAD: Chile paste can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

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