crudo

American  

[kroo-doh] / ˈkru doʊ /

noun

plural

crudos

1. a dish of sliced raw fish or shellfish, typically drizzled with olive oil, lemon juice or vinegar, and seasonings.

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Etymology

Origin of crudo

First recorded in 2005–10; from Italian, literally “raw”; see origin at crude ( def. )

Example Sentences

The maki rolls are flavorful, the crudo bright and refreshing, and there are plenty of vegetable-forward dishes as well, like tempura eggplant and kombu carrots.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

At the bar, I built a fantastic $59 meal from the happy-hour menu: hamachi crudo shingled with plums, chicken curry, and truffled brie grilled cheese with mango jam.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Why is this pile of raw crudo smaller?

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2025

The New American menu ranges from hot plates, including a pork cheek with chutney, to a cold plate of hamachi crudo.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 23, 2023

It was remarked how, when the sentence of death was passed, the condemned man, turning to his counsel, whispered the words of Tasso—   Risorgerò, nemico ognor più crudo,   Cenere anco sepolto e spirto ignudo.

From Cavour by Martinengo-Cesaresco, Countess Evelyn