Description
Ina Garten’s salmon tartare brings elegant coastal flavors to your table with French-inspired precision. Delicate salmon cubes mingle with zesty capers, shallots, and bright herbs, creating a sophisticated appetizer that promises to impress dinner guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fish Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) skinless fresh salmon fillet
- ½ pound (227 grams) smoked salmon, thickly sliced
Seasoning and Herbs:
- ¼ cup (15 grams) minced fresh dill
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons drained capers
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
Liquid and Additional Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) freshly squeezed lime juice (3 limes)
- ⅓ cup (55 grams) minced shallots (2 shallots)
- 2 tablespoons good olive oil
- 1 loaf seven-grain bread, thinly sliced and toasted, for serving
Instructions
- Carefully chop the cold-smoked and fresh salmon into uniform 1/4-inch (0.6-centimeter) cubes using a sharp knife.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the diced salmon with freshly squeezed lime juice, finely minced shallots, extra virgin olive oil, chopped fresh dill, briny capers, Dijon and whole grain mustards, an additional splash of lime juice, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Gently fold the ingredients together, ensuring the salmon is evenly coated with the zesty marinade, taking care not to break the delicate fish pieces.
- Cover the bowl tightly with clear plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld and the salmon to lightly cure for 2-4 hours.
- When ready to serve, lightly toast artisan bread slices until golden and crisp, cutting them into elegant triangular shapes.
- Taste the salmon tartare and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed.
- Plate the vibrant salmon tartare alongside the toasted bread triangles, creating an inviting and sophisticated appetizer presentation.
Notes
- Selecting premium, sushi-grade salmon guarantees a melt-in-your-mouth texture and vibrant taste.
- Dicing ingredients uniformly ensures consistent flavor and elegant presentation in every bite.
- Letting the tartare rest briefly in the refrigerator allows seasonings to harmonize and develop deeper complexity.
- Customize your tartare by adding unexpected ingredients like pickled ginger or crispy shallots for exciting flavor layers.
- Fresh herbs like dill or chives can elevate the dish with bright, aromatic notes that complement the rich salmon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-4 hours
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg