High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Salmon Tartare with Avocado & Citrus
Fresh, vibrant, and genuinely impressive, this salmon tartare is the kind of dish that looks like it came from a high-end restaurant but comes together with minimal effort in your own kitchen. Sushi-grade salmon is hand-cut into delicate dice and tossed with coconut aminos — a naturally sweet, clean alternative to conventional soy sauce that keeps the whole dish free from the corn-derived sweeteners that sneak into so many bottled condiments. Fresh lime and lemon juice, grated ginger, a touch of turmeric, and a drizzle of olive oil round out the dressing with bright, layered flavor that needs nothing artificial to shine. A short rest in the refrigerator lets the citrus gently kiss the exterior of the salmon while keeping the center silky and tender — a small step that makes a noticeable difference. Fanned avocado slices underneath add richness and creaminess that balances the acidity beautifully. The whole plate comes together with scallion greens and optional cilantro for a finish that's clean, colorful, and genuinely crave-worthy. If you've been cautious about store-bought sauces and dressings hiding unwanted additives, this recipe gives you full control with every single ingredient accounted for.
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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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