Salmon Crudo with Spicy Cucumber Salad
This easy raw salmon appetizer recipe combines the buttery texture and fresh ocean flavor of salmon with a crisp cucumber salad. Salmon crudo is a perfect recipe for a dinner party or date night at home.
Servings: 2
Calories: 197kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ounces sushi-grade salmon fillet
- 2 Persian cucumbers chopped into small pieces
- 2 teaspoons chili oil
- 1 lime zest and juice
- 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro whole leaves loosely packed
- kosher salt
Instructions
- Place the fish in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes. Using a sharp knife, slice the salmon into thin pieces. Arrange the sliced salmon on a chilled plate.
- In a bowl, toss the sliced cucumbers with the chili oil and lime zest. Add to the plate.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice and olive oil. Drizzle over the salmon. Top with cilantro and sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Chilling, but not freezing the fish will make it easier to slice.
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