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If I had a restaurant this Salmon Crudo recipe would more than deserve a spot on my imaginary menu. This is perfect as an appetizer to serve when hosting. Not only is it delicious, but look at it! It is such a show stopper!
Why You’ll Love Salmon Crudo
You know that I am the Crudo Queen, and this one is EPIC! This one is full of depth and flavor. It’s fresh, citrusy, spicy and delicious. In my books, a good crudo needs some texture, which is where the fried leeks come into play. I am a firm believer in garnishing with purpose, meaning that if it doesn’t add to the dish just don’t include it, which is why I love cilantro flowers.
How to Prepare
💚 Slice the leeks very thin. Add them to a cold pan and coat them with olive oil. Turn heat on to high for 2 minutes and lower to medium low. Then, let them fry until golden, about 3-4 minutes. Make sure they don’t burn.
🌿 Add the cilantro, Yuzu, scallions, Serrano, ginger, agave, miso, coconut milk, Tamari, fish sauce and sesame oil to a blender and pulse for 30 seconds.
🐟 Slice your fish thinly.
🍋 Strain the sauce onto a plate, arrange the fish and then, top with lemon zest, flaky salt, the leeks, cilantro flowers and leaves. Lastly, drizzle salsa macha around your salmon crudo and that is it!
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Substitutions and Variations
- This crudo recipe is versatile with what fish you use, you can swap the salmon for your favorite raw fish, such as yellowtail or ahi.
- Salsa macha can be swapped for chili crisp. You can leave it out, if you don’t want it super spicy.
- You can use jalapeños instead of serranos. You can also use green bell peppers as a non-spicy alternative.
🔥Chef Nadia’s Tip🔥
ALWAYS get sushi grade salmon. If you can’t find it near you, you can always find it at Riviera Seafood Club Online.
The Perfect Pairings
🍹Drinks: To balance the richness and the umami flavors, you’re going to want drinks that are crisp, citrusy and slightly sweet. My Spicy Margarita pairs perfectly with this dish.
🍆Mains and Sides: This is a great main on its own but if you want it as an appetizer, Miso Black Cod with Miso eggplant. Another great side is a Crispy Shiitake Salad.
🍮 Dessert: A nice creamy Panna Cotta is a great finisher for this meal.
Common Questions about Salmon Crudo
Locally, I get it at AJ’s. You can also find it at Riviera Seafood Club online.
You can use shallots instead. They serve the purpose of adding texture and a bit of crunch to the dish.
Yes, you absolutely can. You can use yellowtail, or ahi!
You can use jalapeños, but if you want a non-spicy alternative… green bell peppers are great.
Salmon Crudo
Equipment
- knife
Ingredients
- 8 oz salmon, sushi grade
- 1 leek, sliced into matchsticks
- Oil, for frying the leeks
For the sauce
- ⅓ bunch cilantro
- 3 tbsp yuzu, or lemon juice
- 2 scallions
- ½ serrano
- 1 inch ginger
- ½ tbsp agave syrup
- 1 tbsp white miso paste
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 1 ½ tbsp tamari, or soy sauce
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Toppings
- Lemon zest, to taste
- Flaky salt, to taste
- Cilantro flowers and leeks , for topping, to taste
- Salsa macha, salsa macha recipe or chili crisp
Instructions
- Slice the leeks very thin. Add them to a cold pan and coat them with olive oil. Turn heat on to high for 2 minutes and lower to medium low. Then, let them fry until golden, about 3-4 minutes. Make sure they don’t burn.
- Add the cilantro, yuzu, scallions, serrano, ginger, agave, miso, coconut milk, tamari, fish sauce and sesame oil to a blender and pulse for 30 seconds.
- Slice your fish thinly.
- Strain the sauce onto a plate, arrange the fish. Then, top with lemon zest, flaky salt, the leeks, cilantro flowers and leaves. Lastly, drizzle salsa macha on the sides.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I really enjoyed this!! I didnโt see the step for the coconut milk? So I assumed I was supposed to add it with the other ingredients for the step in the food processor. My sauce didnโt come out the vibrant green in the picture, it was more brown lol. But it was DELICIOUS.
Hi! oh my gosh, i’m sorry! Thank you for letting me know, It’s fixed ๐
Gorgeous and delicious!!!!! Thank you!
What’s the name of the sauce?
Hi Krishna, it’s just something I made and I never actually gave it a name.
Where do the leeks go after frying them..?
Hi! They go on top ๐
I made this for my company last night and it was a hit! It turned out beautifully!