Salmon Tartare
Salmon Tartare is one of the easiest and tastiest Salmon Recipes! Flavored with simple ingredients, and stacked over avocados, the salmon tartare recipe is a MUST MAKE! Crowd pleasing and SO GOOD!
Ingredients
Salmon
- 1 salmon fillet Sockeye, Wild or Atlantic Salmon, skinless.
Tartare Marinade
- 1 Tablespoon Champagne vinegar Use white balsamic, white condiment or any light sweet tasting vingar
- 1 teaspoon Mustard
- 2 Tablespoons Shallots chopped
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Dill Choped
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes optional
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
Serve Salmon Tartare
- 1 avocado large avocado or two small ones, thinly sliced
- 8 baguette slices toasted
- 2 cups greens or arugula
Instructions
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Start by patting your salmon fillet dry.
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Use a sharp knife to cut up the salmon into 1/2 inch cubes or chunks. You can buy pre cut salmon if you prefer to skip this step.
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In a large bowl, add all the marinade ingredients above and mix well.
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Now add in the chopped salmon and toss it with the marinade.
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To assemble the salmon tartare, you'll need a round 3 inch mold. Either use a round ring or a ramekin. Make sure to brush the mold with olive oil first.
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Start by layering the avocado at the bottom of the mold and press it down well.
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Now add on the salmon mixture over the avocado, also pressing it down so well.
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Gently remove the mold and you'll have the beautiful layers of avocado and salmon in one.
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Serve with greens and crunchy toasted baguettes.
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ENJOY
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Recipe Notes
Salmon Tartare Tips
- Use Quality fresh sushi grade salmon.
- If you're struggling with cutting nice and neat pieces, try freezing the salmon for 5-10 minutes before slicing it. It will make the process easier and result in more uniform cubes.
- Use a sharp knife to mince the shallots and herbs to get a nice consistency. The same goes for capers; mince them finely
- Feel free to switch up the herbs. Dill, cilantro, and mint can make great additions
- If your tartare is too salty, squeeze some extra lemon juice to balance the flavors and use less salt.
- Be creative with the garnish. Sliced radishes, avocado slices, or a dollop of crème fraîche can add nice touches to the presentation
- Salmon tartare is best eaten the same day, as the salmon starts to cure the more it sits in the vinegar lemon mixture.
- Try the same flavors used the Tuna Tartare too!
Q&A
What Tastes Good with Salmon Tartare?
Salmon tartare is a perfect match for many sides and complements. A classic pick would be a zesty citrus salad, some sliced baguettes that are toasted, or Pita Chips. You can also serve it with toast points and crackers.
What is the Difference Between Salmon Tartare and Sashimi?
The main difference between salmon tartare and sashimi is that salmon tartare is finely chopped fish marinated in a citrus/oil sauce and served raw. On the other hand, sashimi is thinly sliced raw fish without any marinade.
What Does Salmon Tartare Taste Like?
Salmon tartare has a mild and delicate flavor. The texture is soft yet slightly chewy. It has a hint of sweetness from the fresh salmon and a slight tanginess from the citrus marinade.