Salmon Crudo
Salmon Crudo is a delicate dish, showcasing thinly sliced raw salmon marinated in savory soy sauces and fresh citrus. Serve this light lunch or crowd-wowing appetizer topped with unique, colorful, and flavorful garnishes.
Ingredients
- ½ pound salmon sashimi (sushi-grade) sliced thinly against the grain
- 1-2 tablespoons ponzu (citrus soy sauce)
- 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 lime zest and juice
- 1 lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons ginger freshly grated
- 1-2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 stalks green onion thinly sliced
- 2 sprigs cilantro
- crunchy garlic sauce or paste to taste
- sriracha to taste
- fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced to taste
Instructions
- Use a sharp knife to slice the salmon very thinly, about ¼ inch thickness or less, against the grain.
- Place the salmon on a serving platter or plate.
- Evenly pour ponzu and soy sauce over the fish.
- Juice the lime and lemon over the fish, then stir slightly to cover all the pieces.
- Zest the lime over the fish.
- Grate a thin layer of fresh ginger evenly over the pieces.
- Dot the sesame oil evenly over the fish.
- Garnish with green onions, cilantro leaves, crunchy garlic paste, dots of sriracha sauce, and fresh jalapeños to taste.
- Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate up to 4 hours and serve very chilled.
Notes
- As you can tell by this recipe, it’s easily adaptable to your taste. I don’t measure the ingredients precisely each time I make this, but I go heavy on the citrus and less on the soy sauce and ponzu to avoid it being too salty.