Salmon Tartare
This salmon tartare is a refreshing appetizer made with finely chopped raw salmon, herbs, and a lemony mayonnaise sauce. Perfect for seafood lovers!
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: Calories: 350 kcal, Fat: 25 g, Sodium: 500 mg, Carbohydrate: 5 g, Protein: 25 g
Descriptions
Salmon tartare is a classic, refreshing dish made with raw, finely chopped fresh salmon. It’s seasoned with a delicious olive oil mayonnaise, lemon juice, and a blend of herbs such as chives, parsley, and shallots.
The dish is simple yet elegant, perfect as a starter for seafood lovers.
Directions
1- Prepare the workstation (5 min):
Clean the cutting board, tools, and work surface.
2- Chop the garnishes (10 min):
Finely chop the shallots, chives, parsley, and capers. Set aside in the refrigerator.
3- Prepare the cucumber garnish (5 min):
Thinly slice the cucumber and sprinkle with a bit of salt to draw out excess moisture. Reserve in the fridge.
4- Make the mayonnaise (10 min):
- Whisk the egg yolks with mustard and lemon juice, then slowly incorporate olive oil to create a thick mayonnaise.
- Stir in chopped shallots, chives, parsley, and capers.
- Season with salt, pepper,
- Tabasco, and Worcestershire sauce.
5- Chop the salmon (5 min):
Finely dice the fresh salmon fillet using a sharp knife. If prepared in advance, cover and refrigerate.
6- Mix the tartare (4 min):
Combine the chopped salmon with the mayonnaise mixture. Check the seasoning and adjust as needed.
7- Plate the tartare (10 min):
Use a ring mold to shape the tartare on the plate. Garnish with cucumber slices, chive sprigs, and fresh dill.
Note's
- Serve the tartare with toasted bread or blinis topped with sour cream and chives.
- For extra flavor, add some finely chopped green peppercorns or lemon zest.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillet (skin and dark flesh removed)
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp capers, finely chopped
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp chives, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A dash of Tabasco
- A splash of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced for garnish
- Fresh dill for garnish
