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Salmon Tartare is a fresh and light starter, ideal to serve at the beginning of a seafood menu.
Salmon tartare is raw salmon, so you need to ensure that the salmon is very fresh and can be eaten raw, similar to the salmon used for Sushi.
It should have been kept at -20 C for at least 7 days, to ensure all parasites have been killed. Always check with your fishmonger.
As a matter of interest, I always cut my fish over a dedicated fish board as it is more hygienic.
I use an Index Chopping Board Set you can find on Amazon (affiliate link)
Each board is colour coded and has a symbol indicating its use e.g. meat (red), fish (blue), vegetables (green), and cooked food (white).
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Salmon Tartare Starter
Ingredients
- 10 oz fresh salmon Treated for Sushi use
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1/4 red onion
- 1/4 tsp original English mustard
- 1 non treated lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 2 Slices whole wheat bread for toasts
Instructions
- Cut the salmon and a ¼ onion into small cubes with a sharp knife.
- Do the same with the cucumber, but first remove the core with the seeds as it will make the tartare too watery. Season with the dressing, and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour it into 6 small glasses, letting it rest for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- In the meantime, slightly toast the whole wheat bread and cut into thin strips.
- Place the strips on top of the tartare for decoration, just before serving.
I’m always a bit wary of using raw fish but your tips are excellent so I may just give this a go. It sounds delicious.
I love salmon but I’ve never tried it prepared this way. It sounds so fresh and delicious – perfect for summer!
Salmon is my favourite although I always have it in different dishes rather than a tartare. But this looks so good and the tips you provided are useful! Thanks for sharing!
I can understand your concerns, I am glad you find them useful. You have to trust your fishmonger
I can’t believe this only takes 10 minutes to make! This is the perfect summer appetizer.
Thanks, and it takes even less to eat it
We love salmon and I’m always looking for ways to serve it up. Love this sounds so refreshing
It is very refreshing
This looks like a wonderful light summer meal!
Yummy. I love tartare and your recipe looks so delicious! Even hubby will eat this even though he’s not fond of raw fish!
I know many people are concerned. A reader told me she uses smoked salmon instead.