Lupin Free Salmon Tartare with Avocado & Citrus
Fresh, vibrant, and genuinely impressive to plate, this salmon tartare is the kind of dish that feels like a restaurant splurge but comes together quietly in your own kitchen. 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 whisper of turmeric — every ingredient earns its place. A short rest in the refrigerator lets the citrus gently kiss the exterior of the fish while keeping the inside silky and tender, which is exactly the texture you're after in a great tartare. Fanned avocado underneath adds richness and a cool, buttery contrast that makes each bite feel complete. Because the whole dish is built from clean, whole-food ingredients, there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden legume-based fillers or flour derivatives that sometimes sneak into restaurant versions of this classic. It's naturally free of anything processed or problematic, just honest, beautiful ingredients doing their best work. Serve it on chilled plates with a squeeze of lime and a few cilantro leaves, and it looks like you spent all afternoon on it.
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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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