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Creamy Peruvian Tiradito with Rocoto Sauce

Name: Creamy Peruvian Tiradito with Rocoto Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 300 grams sushi-grade fish, (such as fluke or yellowtail) — thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 rocoto pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon lime juice; Salt to taste; 1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced and rinsed; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Enjoy this delicate fusion dish that combines the thinly sliced fish of tiradito with a spicy and creamy rocoto sauce.

4.2(89 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 14, 2025

Creamy Peruvian Tiradito with Rocoto Sauce — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Fish

For the Marinade

For the Rocoto Sauce

For the Garnishes

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 224 kcal
Protein: 16.75 g
Carbs: 6 g
Fat: 14.25 g
Fiber: 0.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 897 kcal
Protein: 67 g
Carbs: 24 g
Fat: 57 g
Fiber: 3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
300 grams sushi-grade fish (such as fluke or yellowtail) — thinly sliced	360	60	0	10	0
1/4 cup fresh lime juice	15	0	4	0	0
1 tablespoon soy sauce	10	1	1	0	0
1 teaspoon sugar	16	0	4	0	0
1/4 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
1 rocoto pepper seeded and finely chopped	15	0	3	0	1
1/2 cup heavy cream	400	3	3	43	0
1 clove garlic minced	4	0	1	0	0
1 tablespoon lime juice	4	0	1	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped	1	0	0	0	0
1/2 red onion thinly sliced and rinsed	22	1	5	0	1
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds	50	2	2	4	1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Fish

1
Arrange the Fish
Arrange the thinly sliced fish in a single layer on a platter.
Tip: Use the freshest fish possible for the best flavor and texture.
2
Mix Marinade
Mix lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
3
Marinate Fish
Pour the marinade over the fish and let it sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Tip: Do not overcook the fish in the marinade, as this will alter its texture.

Preparing the Rocoto Sauce

1
Sauté Pepper and Garlic
In a small saucepan, sauté the rocoto pepper and garlic until fragrant.
2
Add Cream
Add the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
3
Season Sauce
Stir in the lime juice, season with salt, and cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
Tip: Chill your serving platter in advance to keep the tiradito cool during serving.

How to Make Creamy Peruvian Tiradito with Rocoto Sauce

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Sauce Preparation
Simmer the rocoto pepper and garlic, then add cream and lime juice.
2
Fish Marination
Allow the fish to marinate in the lime-soy mixture for at least 30 minutes.
3
Garnishing
Prepare garnishes and top the dish just before serving.