Torched Salmon Toro

Tender slices of salmon toro gently torch-seared and layered with creamy stracciatella, pickled daikon, and fresh tomato. An elegant bite bursting with creamy, smoky, tangy, and salty notes.

Why You'll Love Torched Salmon Toro

This inspired fusion balances smoky torch-seared salmon with creamy stracciatella and the bright tang of pickled daikon, capturing everything bagel flavors in an elegant bite. It's effortless but next-level delicious.

Tips and Tricks

• Use a gentle torching motion to avoid overcooking the salmon.
• Slicing the tomato razor-thin keeps it fresh and light.
• Make pickled daikon in advance for optimal flavor and tang.

Variations

• Use mackerel instead of salmon toro
• Add microgreens or fresh herbs for contrast
• Drizzle with yuzu kosho mayo for spice

Substitutions

• Whipped cream cheese or burrata instead of stracciatella
• Homemade everything bagel seasoning with sesame, garlic, poppy seeds
• Pickled ginger as garnish alternative

Best served with

• Light, crisp sake or dry Riesling
• Simple cucumber or seaweed salad
• Fresh citrus slices
• Pickled ginger

How to Store Leftovers

Best eaten immediately. If needed, cover tightly and refrigerate up to 12 hours, but expect texture loss and browning.

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Torched Salmon Toro

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Tender slices of salmon toro gently torch-seared and layered with creamy stracciatella, pickled daikon, and fresh tomato. An elegant bite bursting with creamy, smoky, tangy, and salty notes.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Seafood

Cuisine: Californian, Japanese

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• Salmon toro sliced into ¼ inch sashimi slices
• 1 tablespoon stracciatella cheese per serving
• Tomato sliced razor thin
• Pickled daikon radish
• Everything bagel seasoning
• Flaky sea salt

Equipment

• Kitchen torch
• Sharp Knife
• Small heatproof bowl

Method

 

1. Slice salmon into ¼ inch sashimi slices.
2. Place 1 tablespoon stracciatella in a small heatproof bowl.
3. Lay one piece of salmon on top of the stracciatella and season with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
4. Using a kitchen torch, gently sear the salmon until it just starts to color.
5. Top the salmon with a slice of tomato, then a piece of pickled daikon radish.
6. Garnish with everything bagel seasoning and serve immediately.

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