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Salmon Tartare w/ Crispy Shallots

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Fresh sushi-grade salmon tartare layered with creamy avocado, tangy yuzu kosho, crunchy shallots, and a drizzle of sweet eel sauce—perfect for an elegant appetizer or light meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Calories: 868

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ lb salmon sushi grade
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • ½ tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ tablespoon white shoyu or soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon yuzu kosho
  • 1 tablespoon crispy shallots
  • 1 teaspoon eel sauce
  • Lime zest for garnish

Equipment

  • Cooling rack
  • Small plating ring (for presentation)
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

  1. Roughly chop capers and set aside.
  2. Split avocado and press each half gently through a cooling rack over a bowl to create a smooth puree.
  3. Slice salmon against the grain into ¼-inch slices, then cut into ¼-inch strips. Dice strips into ¼-inch cubes and place in a bowl.
  4. Add sesame oil, white shoyu, chopped capers, and yuzu kosho to the salmon. Mix gently to combine.
  5. Using a small plating ring, layer bottom with avocado puree, then a layer of seasoned salmon, drizzle with eel sauce, and repeat to the top of the ring.
  6. Sprinkle crispy shallots on top.
  7. Finish with a drizzle of eel sauce and a sprinkle of lime zest.

Nutrition

Calories: 868kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 72gFat: 58gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 30gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 385mgPotassium: 2645mgFiber: 14gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 441IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 4mg

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