Wheat 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 instead of traditional soy sauce, which is the key move that keeps this completely free of wheat without sacrificing any of that savory, umami depth. A bright hit of lime and lemon juice, warm ginger, and a whisper of turmeric make the dressing feel layered and alive, while a short rest in the fridge lets the citrus gently kiss the exterior of the fish. Fanned avocado underneath adds richness and turns each plate into something genuinely beautiful. Coconut aminos can be a revelation if you've been missing that salty, slightly sweet soy-sauce flavor in your cooking — it performs brilliantly here and you'd never feel like anything was missing. Scatter on some fresh cilantro, squeeze over a lime wedge, and you have a starter or light main that feels celebratory without a single grain of wheat in sight.
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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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