Sushi lovers of the world unite! Here comes a recipe just for us – a speedy, good and good for you salmon tartare with a little avocado and a gently tangy dressing.
What does tartare mean?
Tartare is usually associated with steak (although lately I’ve been seeing tuna tartare on a lot of menus, yay!), and it basically means that the meat or seafood is raw or very barely cooked, chopped and mixed with a light dressing.
Because of the raw part, you want to make sure you get the very best salmon you can find – ask your local fish store or the seafood section of your supermarket for “sushi grade” salmon. This is salmon that is intended to be served raw, and is most likely wild-caught which is what we are after.
How do I skin a salmon filet?
We are going to use every part of the salmon except for the skin, so here’s how you deal with that!
Get the sharpest knife you have (a boning knife is perfect if you have one), put the salmon skin-side-down on a cutting board, and use a back and forth motion as close as you can get to in between and salmon and the skin.
This article from the folks at Fine Cooking has some great demo pictures.
Once you have removed the skin, you are about 10 minutes away from being done!
How to make chopped salmon tartare!
Put a half pound of chopped skinned salmon (you want about ¼ inch pieces), one peeled and chopped avocado and a couple of chopped scallions in a bowl and gently mix together.
Combine a tablespoon each of soy sauce and sesame oil and pour over the salmon mixture. Gently stir again.
Add a tablespoon of sesame seeds and stir once more.
Transfer to a pretty bowl, sprinkle with a few more sesame seeds and serve!
You can – skin it first, and cook it as little as you are comfortable with, and then chop it up and go ahead with the rest of the recipe.
You can! Ask for sushi grade tuna when you are doing your shopping.
I mean, how easy is THAT?
Oh, and if you are thinking this would make a perfectly lovely light supper, I’m here to tell you are one thousand percent right! All you need is a fork, some crackers and a glass of wine. Happy sigh!
OTHER SALMON RECIPES WE LOVE!
 This recipe for salmon vegetable bisque features a bevy of veggies for a hearty and flavorful taste! The perfect simple seafood lunch. brunch or supper. |
 This easy recipe for mustard lime roasted salmon calls for only 6 ingredients and can be on your dinner table in less than 30 minutes! |
 This healthy hearty recipe for a roasted salmon grain bowl pairs tender seafood with colorful veggies and farro for a flavorful and satisfying supper! |
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Chopped Salmon Tartare
Prep Time: 15 minutes- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
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This speedy recipe for chopped salmon tartare combines tender seafood and avocado with a gentle dressing that is perfect for a dinner party starter or even a light supper!
Ingredients
- ½ pound wild caught salmon filet
- 1 avocado, peeled and chopped
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, plus more for sprinkling
Instructions
- Put salmon, avocado and scallions in a bowl and gently mix together.
- Combine soy sauce and sesame oil and pour over the salmon mixture, Gently stir again.
- Add the sesame seeds and stir once more.
- Transfer to a pretty bowl, sprinkle with a few more sesame seeds and serve!
Notes
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Updated (and made even more delicious!) from a previously published Framed Cooks post!
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