Description
Ina Garten’s fresh salmon tartare delights palates with its elegant blend of delicate fish and zesty seasonings. Chilled ingredients and precise knife work create an exquisite appetizer perfect for sophisticated gatherings where guests crave refined culinary experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) salmon, skinless fresh fillet
- 0.5 lb (227 g) salmon, smoked and thickly sliced
- 2 tbsps Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp whole-grain mustard
- 0.33 cup (79 ml) lime juice, freshly squeezed (3 limes)
- 0.33 cup (54 g) shallots, minced (2 shallots)
- 0.25 cup (59 ml) dill, fresh and minced
- 3 tbsps capers, drained
- 2 tbsps olive oil, good quality
- 2 tsps salt, kosher
- 1 tsp black pepper, coarsely ground
- 1 loaf seven-grain bread, thinly sliced and toasted, for serving
Instructions
- Preparation: Meticulously dice fresh and smoked salmon into uniform ¼-inch cubes, ensuring precision and maintaining the fish’s delicate texture.
- Flavor Infusion: Blend lime juice, shallots, olive oil, dill, capers, Dijon and whole-grain mustards, kosher salt, and black pepper into the salmon. Gently fold ingredients to distribute flavors without compromising the salmon’s structural integrity.
- Marination: Seal the tartare mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the ingredients to harmonize and intensify the flavor profile.
- Toasting: Transform seven-grain bread into golden, crisp toast by carefully browning each slice to achieve a perfect crunch and warmth.
- Plating: Conduct a final seasoning evaluation, adjusting salt and pepper as necessary. Artfully arrange salmon tartare alongside triangular toast points, creating an elegant presentation that balances textural and flavor elements.
Notes
- Chill Ingredients Thoroughly: Refrigerate salmon and mixing bowl before preparation to maintain optimal texture and prevent bacterial growth.
- Precise Cutting Technique: Use razor-sharp knife and steady hand to create uniform 1/4-inch cubes, ensuring even marination and consistent mouthfeel.
- Marinate Strategically: Allow minimum 2-hour refrigeration to let flavors deeply penetrate salmon and develop complex taste profile.
- Serve Immediately: Consume tartare within 24 hours for peak freshness and food safety, keeping chilled until serving moment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg