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Salmon Tartare with Herbs and Garnish

A fresh and elegant no-cook appetizer: finely diced raw salmon tossed with lemon, herbs, and olive oil, finished with a drizzle of oil and a sprinkle of herbs.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
280
Protein
23g
Salmon Tartare with Herbs and Garnish
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz fresh salmon fillet, skin removed
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dice the 8 oz salmon into small 1/4 inch cubes and place in a bowl. Chill while you prepare the rest.

  2. 2

    Zest and juice the 1 lemon. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 0.25 tsp salt.

  3. 3

    Pour the dressing over the salmon, add the 2 tbsp chives and 2 tbsp dill, and gently fold until combined.

  4. 4

    Taste and adjust salt or lemon if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with extra herbs and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • sharp knife
  • cutting board
  • mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk or fork

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