Salmon Crudo with Fennel & Crispy Capers
Briefly freezing the fish makes it easier to slice in this healthy raw salmon salad. Serve as a first course or alongside your favorite Italian pasta recipe. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2018
Ingredients
Directions
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Wrap salmon tightly in plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 45 minutes.
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Unwrap the fish and use a sharp knife to slice it crosswise into very thin slices. Arrange on a serving platter. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, place a fine-mesh sieve over a heatproof medium bowl. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Carefully add capers (they will spatter). Fry, swirling gently, until the capers are golden-brown, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Drain in the sieve. Let cool 5 minutes. Whisk lemon juice and parsley into the oil.
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Top the salmon with fennel, onion, salt, pepper, the capers and the dressing. Garnish with fennel fronds and lemon wedges, if desired.
Tips
Tip: Raw wild salmon may contain parasites but commercial freezing kills them. Buy it from a high-quality fish market and tell them how you plan to serve it, or look for salmon labeled "frozen at sea."
Nutrition Facts
2 fat, 2 lean protein