Description
25-Minute Salmon Tartare (Easy Appetizer!) is a vibrant, fresh dish that will elevate your gatherings or quiet evenings at home. In just 25 minutes, you can create an easy and elegant appetizer that impresses with its bold flavors and beautiful presentation. Made with sushi-grade salmon and complemented by zesty ingredients like lemon, red onion, and jalapeño, this tartare is not only delicious but also gluten-free and dairy-free. Serve it on crostini, cucumber slices, or over salad greens to showcase its versatility. This light and healthy dish is packed with protein while being low in calories, making it the perfect guilt-free treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb sushi-grade fresh salmon
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ¼ small red onion
- 1 heaping Tbsp capers
- ½ small jalapeño
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp fresh chives
Instructions
- Optional: Freeze the salmon for 15 minutes to firm it up for easier slicing.
- Pat dry the salmon and cut it into ¼-inch dice.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced salmon with olive oil, onion, capers, jalapeño, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and zest, and chives. Gently toss to combine.
- Let sit for 5-10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve in a mold or bowl with crackers, crostini, or salad greens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (60g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg