Cinnamon Free Salmon Tartare with Avocado & Citrus
Fresh, vibrant, and genuinely impressive to plate, this salmon tartare is the kind of dish that feels like something you'd order at a nice restaurant — except you made it at home in under 30 minutes. Sushi-grade salmon is hand-cut into delicate dice and tossed in a bright dressing of coconut aminos, fresh lime and lemon juice, grated ginger, and a touch of turmeric, giving every bite a clean, layered flavor without any warming spices that could complicate the profile. A short rest in the refrigerator lets the citrus gently kiss the exterior of the salmon while keeping the inside silky and tender — that texture contrast is everything. Fanned avocado underneath adds richness and creaminess that balances the acidity beautifully. Because the ingredient list is naturally free of bark-derived spices, there's no need to audit labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. Scallion greens and optional cilantro keep the finish fresh and herbaceous without overwhelming the fish. Serve it on chilled plates with lime wedges and it looks like a dish that took serious effort, even though the hardest part is just good knife work.
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4 servings
- 12 oz sushi-grade salmon fillet, skin removed
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 scallions, green tops only, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For serving
- 2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, and thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the salmon fillet on a clean cutting board and pat dry with paper towels. Using a sharp chef's knife, cut the salmon into 1/4-inch slices, then cut each slice into 1/4-inch strips, and finally into 1/4-inch dice. Transfer to a mixing bowl and refrigerate while you prepare the dressing.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut aminos, lime juice, lemon juice, grated ginger, olive oil, sea salt, and turmeric until combined.
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