Description
Silky fresh salmon crudo topped with vibrant citrus slices, fresh herbs, and a savory citrus soy dressing. This elegant no-cook appetizer is light, refreshing, and packed with bright flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh sushi-grade salmon, thinly sliced
- 1 small orange, thinly sliced
- 1 small lemon, thinly sliced
- 1 lime, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Chill serving plates in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before assembling the dish.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, black pepper, and half of the sesame seeds until combined.
- Pat the salmon dry gently if needed and arrange the thin slices on the chilled serving plate in slightly overlapping layers.
- Tuck the orange, lemon, and lime slices between the salmon pieces for color and brightness.
- Drizzle the citrus soy dressing evenly over the salmon just before serving.
- Sprinkle the remaining sesame seeds, flaky sea salt, chopped cilantro, and green onions over the top.
- Serve immediately while chilled and fresh.
Notes
- Use only sushi-grade salmon from a trusted seafood source.
- Slice the salmon while slightly chilled for cleaner cuts.
- Assemble the dish shortly before serving for the freshest texture.
- Add thin jalapeño slices if you prefer a spicy version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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