Description
Ina Garten’s fresh salmon tartare delivers elegant coastal cuisine with Mediterranean influences. Delicate salmon cubes blend perfectly with zesty capers, shallots, and herbs, creating a sophisticated appetizer that brings ocean-inspired flavors directly to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon:
- 1 lb (454 g) skinless fresh salmon fillet
- 0.5 lb (227 g) smoked salmon, thickly sliced
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 0.25 cup (59 ml) minced fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons drained capers
Liquid and Aromatics:
- 0.33 cup (79 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice (3 limes)
- 0.33 cup (54 g) minced shallots (2 shallots)
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil
Serving:
- 1 loaf seven-grain bread, thinly sliced and toasted, for serving
Instructions
- Meticulously dice the fresh salmon and smoked salmon into uniform ¼-inch (0.6 cm) cubes, transferring them carefully into a clean mixing bowl to maintain their delicate texture.
- Incorporate flavor enhancers by adding freshly squeezed lime juice, finely minced shallots, extra virgin olive oil, chopped fresh dill, briny capers, smooth Dijon mustard, rustic whole-grain mustard, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Gently fold the ingredients to ensure even distribution without breaking down the salmon’s delicate structure.
- Cover the tartare mixture with tight-fitting plastic wrap, allowing the ingredients to marinate and meld flavors in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours, which will intensify the overall taste profile.
- Moments before serving, transform seven-grain bread into crisp, golden toast by carefully slicing and browning each piece to achieve a perfect crunch and warmth.
- Perform a final seasoning assessment, adjusting salt and pepper as needed. Artfully plate the salmon tartare alongside triangular toast points, creating an elegant and inviting culinary presentation that balances texture and flavor.
Notes
- Chill for Flavor Fusion: Refrigerating the salmon tartare allows the zesty lime and delicate herbs to mingle, creating a harmonious and vibrant taste sensation that elevates the entire dish.
- Perfect Salmon Selection Matters: Seek out sushi-grade salmon with a brilliant, translucent appearance and firm texture, ensuring top-quality flavor and safe raw consumption.
- Precision in Cutting Counts: Uniformly diced salmon pieces guarantee a smooth, luxurious mouthfeel that captures the essence of a professional tartare preparation.
- Final Taste Test Magic: Moments before serving, sample the tartare and make subtle seasoning adjustments to unlock its full potential and personalize the flavor profile.
- Crisp Toast Timing is Key: Prepare bread just before plating to maintain a warm, crunchy texture that perfectly complements the silky salmon mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving ( 100 grams)
- Calories: 131 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 404 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6.7 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg