Paraben Free Salmon Tartare with Avocado & Citrus
Fresh, vibrant, and genuinely elegant, this salmon tartare is the kind of dish that looks like it came from a restaurant kitchen but comes together with minimal effort at home. Sushi-grade salmon is hand-cut into delicate dice and tossed with coconut aminos, fresh lime and lemon juice, grated ginger, and a whisper of turmeric — every single ingredient is clean and straightforward, with no hidden preservatives or synthetic additives to worry about. That matters more than people realize, because many bottled sauces and condiments sneak in compounds that those avoiding parabens and similar preservatives need to sidestep. Here, the bright citrus does double duty as both flavor and a gentle cure, turning the exterior of the salmon just slightly opaque while keeping the interior silky and tender. Creamy fanned avocado underneath balances the acidity and gives the whole plate a lush, satisfying richness. A scatter of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime at the table keeps everything tasting alive and just-made. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to pull out whenever you need something impressive that you can actually feel good about eating.
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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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