Japanese Salmon Crudo Two Ways

Japanese-fusion salmon crudo (salmon carpaccio) prepared two ways! One with a strong soy sesame flavor, and the other with a bright citrus ginger flavor. Serve together, or choose your favorite!

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Prep Time 30

Total Time 30

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Italian, Japanese

Servings 2 oz servings

Calories 140 kcal

Ingredients

For Citrus Ginger Crudo:

6 to 8 oz sushi quality salmon click for more details, see notes
2 tablespoon good quality olive oil
1 small shallot very finely diced
3 tablespoon lemon juice or yuzu juice
~½ teaspoon lemon zest optional
1 teaspoon ginger paste or grated ginger
2 tablespoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon honey or agave syrup
daikon sprouts optional, for topping

For Soy Sesame Crudo:

6 to 8 oz sushi quality salmon click for more details, see notes
2 tablespoon good quality olive oil
1 small shallot very finely diced
2 tablespoon lemon juice or yuzu juice
½ tablespoon black vinegar or sub rice vinegar (will affect taste)
½ tablespoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted white sesame seeds
½ teaspoon honey or agave syrup
1 thin sliced green onion optional, for topping

Instructions

Thinly slice the salmon fillet against the grain, creating ~¼ inch thick slices (or a little thinner). See my How to Slice Fish for Sushi for tips and tricks. Technically, crudo can be any shape, so cubed salmon is another option! Keep the fish chilled in the fridge until ready to use.
Combine all of the sauce ingredients (everything listed except the salmon and toppings). I like to do this in a small airtight container, then give it a vigorous shake.
Pour about ⅓ of your sauce onto the serving plate, then arrange the sliced salmon on top. Pour the remaining sauce over the salmon, then add the toppings. Serve immediately.
If left to sit, the citrus will cook the fish (think ceviche) and leave it with an undesirable texture. The sauce and fish can both be prepped in advance, but do not combine them until serving.

Notes

While this dish isn't sushi, if it's your first time preparing raw fish at home, be sure to check out the Sushi Beginner's Guide before getting started! See the guides on Where to Buy Fish for Sushi, and How to Slice Fish for Sushi, which will both help you while preparing this crudo!

This dish is also great prepared with red snapper instead of slamon!

Nutrition

Serving: 2 ozCalories: 140kcalProtein: 11g

Keyword Salmon Carpaccio, Salmon Crudo, Snapper Carpaccio, Snapper Crudo

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