This salmon tartare is a beautifully simple preparation of raw salmon that is a celebration of freshness! The thing I love about this dish is the magic worked by the lemon juice that causes a cooked texture on the surface of the fish whilst leaving the center rare and soft. Serve with buttered crusty brown toast.
Prep Time::10 mins
Additional Time::5 mins
Total Time::15 mins
Servings::2
Ingredients
1 (5 ounce) very fresh salmon fillet
1 teaspoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon minced fresh chives
1 teaspoon minced cornichon (small pickled cucumber)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Remove salmon skin and cut out the grey-colored bloodline so you have only the shiny pink flesh. Cut salmon into small cubes and place in a bowl.
Stir in shallot, parsley, chives, pickle, lemon juice, sea salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 5 minutes before serving.