Simple Salmon Tartar

Simple Salmon Tartar

Raw wild Alaska sockeye makes a silky, savory tartare with capers, red onion, Dijon and lemon. Packed into a neat round and served with crisp crostini or crackers, it is a bright way to showcase the salmon.

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Simple Salmon Tartar

Declan Chapin, Premier Catch

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Servings

4

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

0 minutes

This wild sockeye salmon tartare is cubed and tossed in a dijon-vinegar dressing with red onion, capers, and parsley, then brightened with lemon. A quick, no-cook appetizer served with crackers or crostini.

Ingredients

  • 3 x 6oz Wild Alaska Sockeye Salmon
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp diced red onion
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • salt and pepper
  • fresh parsley, chopped
  • crackers or crostini

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, dijon mustard, and white wine vinegar.

  2. Cube the salmon into small pieces and toss in the dressing.

  3. Add diced red onion, capers, parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Gently stir to combine.

  4. Place tartar tightly in a ramekin and flip to create the shape in the image. Garnish with lemon, parsley, and sea salt.

  5. Serve immediately with crackers, salad, or bread.

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