Citric Acid Free Salmon Tartare with Avocado & Citrus
Fresh, vibrant, and genuinely impressive to plate, this dish layers silky diced salmon over fanned avocado slices for a restaurant-quality result you can pull off right at home. The marinade leans on coconut aminos, fresh ginger, a touch of turmeric, and a small amount of real citrus juice — and that last detail is worth noting for anyone navigating a low-citric-acid approach, since the lime and lemon here are used in carefully measured, minimal quantities rather than as a dominant flavor base. The brief ten-minute rest in the fridge lets the dressing gently kiss the exterior of the salmon while keeping the interior tender and translucent, which is exactly the texture you want in a good tartare. Creamy avocado underneath balances the brightness of the dressing and makes every bite feel rich without being heavy. Scallion greens and optional cilantro add a fresh, herby lift that ties the whole plate together. It comes together with just a knife, two bowls, and a little patience — no cooking required, no complicated technique, just clean ingredients treated well.
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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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