Simple Sockeye Salmon Crudo

Simple Sockeye Salmon Crudo

Silky slices of raw wild Alaska sockeye pair beautifully with crisp cucumber and creamy avocado in this simple crudo. Ginger, lime, soy and sesame create a bright savory dressing, with red chile adding a little heat.

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Japanese-InspiredAppetizer

Simple Sockeye Salmon Crudo

Declan Chapin, Premier Catch

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Servings

2

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

0 minutes

This Sockeye Salmon Crudo is a stunning, no-cook appetizer that’s as elegant as it is simple. Featuring sushi-grade sockeye salmon, fresh cucumber, avocado, and a zesty citrus-soy dressing, this dish is light, refreshing, and perfect for entertaining or a healthy starter.

Ingredients

    For the Crudo:

    • 6 oz Wild Alaska Sockeye Salmon, thinly sliced
    • 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
    • ½ avocado, diced
    • 1 red chili or Fresno pepper, thinly sliced
    • 1 green onion, thinly sliced
    • 1 lime, cut into wedges (plus extra zest for garnish)
    • Toasted sesame seeds and nori flakes (optional garnish)

    For the Dressing:

    • 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
    • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
    • 1 tbsp sesame oil
    • 1 tsp honey or agave
    • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
    • 1 tsp lime juice

    Directions

    1. Keep the salmon well chilled until ready to slice; pat dry with paper towels before slicing.
    2. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, and lime juice. Set aside.
    3. Arrange cucumber slices in a circle on a serving plate.
    4. Layer the salmon slices over the cucumber.
    5. Scatter avocado, chili slices, and green onion on top.
    6. Drizzle the citrus-soy dressing over the salmon and vegetables.
    7. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and nori flakes, if using.
    8. Garnish with lime wedges and lime zest, and serve immediately.

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