Salmon Crudo

5 from 1 vote

This Salmon Crudo is a beautiful, easy and quick cold appetiser dish of raw sliced fish and a citrus dressing. Perfect for a hot summer's day or an Italian-inspired al fresco lunch with friends.

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Canape, Party, Quick, Seafood

Cuisine: Christmas, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Italian, Summer

Keyword: cold dish, crudo, italian appetiser, raw dish, salmon crudo, sashimi

Servings:

Calories: 189kcal

Author: Sneh

Ingredients

For the pickled shallots

1 French shallot thinly sliced
2 tablespoons white vinegar
¼ teaspoon flaky salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

For the crudo dressing

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves minced
½ teaspoon flaky salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1/2 orange

For the crudo

250 g salmon fillet sashimi grade, boneless and skinless
1 tablespoon capers to serve
2 teaspoons fresh dill to serve

Instructions

Place the salmon fillet in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm up.
To make the pickled shallots, add French shallots, vinegar, salt and pepper to a bowl. Mix gently and setaside for 10 minutes. Rinse and drain.
To make the crudo dressing, add olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, lemon and orange zest, salt and pepper to a small bowl and mix well. Allow to steep for 20 minutes to develop the flavours. Strain using a sieve and discard the solids.
Remove salmon from the freezer and cut into 1/2cm thick slices using a sharp knife, wiping the blade between slices.
Arrange salmon slices on a large serving plate. Top with shallots, capers and dill. Drizzle the crudo dressing evenly. Serve with thinly sliced baguette.

Notes

Crudo Dressing - This can be prepared up to a week in advance and stored in the fridge.

Salmon - Ensure that your salmon fillet is sashimi-grade, boneless, skinless and freshly sourced on the day of serving. Chill in the freezer for 40-60 minutes to ensure easy, clean slices.

French shallot - These are small, pink, and resemble an onion. They have a sweeter, milder taste and are great for instant pickling or adding raw to dishes. You can substitute with red onion.

Serving & Storage - The salmon crudo must be prepped and served fresh on the day. As this is a raw fish dish, freshness is of the utmost importance for health reasons.

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