salmon tartare

06.28.12

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My second shipment of Copper River Salmon arrived last week and let me just say – I wish salmon season was year-round. I’m not sure that I’ve ever had salmon so fresh and so delicious.

Even though I’ve always wanted to make a fish tartare – I’ve always been a little apprehensive. Partly because my Food Microbiology Professor frightened us with horrible stories of raw fish and partly because eating raw fish at home seems a little scary. But I’m never one to live in fear, so it was time to try it out. I searched for recipes online and took a little bit from here and a little bit from there to create this salmon tartare plus avocado that is absolutely delicious and full of good fats.

The salmon tartare is bursting with flavor and is pretty addictive alongside salty tortilla chips and a chilled beverage.

So. Go get yourself some ultra-fresh salmon and make some tartare this summer! It is the perfect lunch, or afternoon snack and is everything I look for in food – exciting flavors, somewhat healthy, a little pretty and super simple.

Salmon Tartare

by Emily Dingmann

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Keywords: raw appetizer side snack gluten-free high protein salmon summer

 

Ingredients (4 appetizer servings)

  • 8 oz fresh (as you can get) salmon fillet (skin and bones removed)
  • 3/4 cup diced avocado (about 1/2 of a medium sized avocado)
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber (seeds removed)
  • 1 Tbsp diced jalapeno (seeds removed)
  • 2 Tbsp diced shallot
  • 1 tsp ginger, mined or jarred
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp roughly chopped cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp thinly sliced chives
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp oil (grapeseed, canola, etc)
  • salt & pepper
  • tortilla chips or rice crackers for serving

Instructions

Chill salmon in freezer for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, prep all other ingredients and toss together.

Thinly slice salmon and then cut into small cubes.

Toss together with other ingredients.

Season with salt & pepper to taste.

Serve immediately with tortilla chips or rice crackers.

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Have you ever heard of Copper River Salmon?

The Copper River Salmon organization fishes the pristine Copper River in Alaska for a few months every year, then ships it all over the country to excited chefs and the guys at the seafood counters. The salmon is some of the best I’ve ever had – full of flavor, gorgeous color and many milligrams of those amazing omega-3 fatty acids!

This year, I’ve partnered with the Copper River Salmon team to track down and locate the stores and restaurants where you can find the prized Copper River Salmon.

Last week I received the first shipment of salmon, so we’ve been eating lots of fresh salmon. It has been absolutely heavenly – I feel so spoiled!

We’ve been keeping things pretty simple and enjoying…

  • Butter Roasted Salmon from Mark Bittman (butter + salt + pepper in the oven)
  • Salmon Ceasar Salads + Avocado Dressing from Laurens Latest
  • Salad Greens + Miso Asian Dressing + Salmon + Fried Egg (sounds crazy, tasted amazing)

 

So head out to your local stores and restaurants and get some Copper River Salmon while it is here! I promise you’ll thank me. Be sure to let me know where you find it and you can upload it, or I’ll upload the locations for you.

Find Copper River Salmon Here

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Disclaimer: I received salmon from Copper River Salmon free of charge, but did not receive any monetary compensation for my opinions. 

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