10 Minute Salmon Crudo with Lime Basil Oil

Sliced salmon topped with jalapeños served in basil oil on floral platter.

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10 Minute Salmon Crudo with Lime Basil Oil

This Salmon Crudo with Lime Basil Oil is a delicious, fragrant, and refreshing appetizer for any occasion, and can be made in just about 10 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian, Japanese

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Salt

Servings:

Author: Lindsey Baruch

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound sashimi-grade sushi salmon
1 bundle of fresh basil about 1 cup packed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 small lime about 1 tablespoon juice
Kosher salt
1 to 2 thinly sliced jalapeno and Gochugaru, for serving

Instructions

Place your salmon in the freezer for at least 15 minutes, and up to 30 minutes, this will help when you slice your crudo.
In a blender, blend your basil, olive oil, lime juice, and salt. Adjust as needed with water to your preferred consistency. We like our consistency to be like a creamy vinaigrette, so about 1 tablespoon will do. Transfer to the fridge to chill until ready to serve.
Remove your salmon from the freezer and with a sharp knife carefully slice the salmon about 1/4-inch thick.
On a serving platter, drizzle your basil oil in one even layer, and then gently layer your sliced salmon over. Top with 1 or 2 pieces of thinly sliced jalapeno over each piece of salmon, finishing with a sprinkle of Gochugaru or chili flakes.

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Notes

For Buying Sushi-Grade Fish

All sushi-grade fish has been previously frozen and is safe to consume raw.

You can buy sushi-grade fish at some major retailers, at local Japanese markets, or at local Farmer’s Markets.

If you aren’t sure if it’s sushi grade, ask your fishmonger, or look out for any signs that indicate it’s sushi grade.

You can also find some sushi-grade fish for purchase online such as Riviera Seafood Club.

Garnishes

While you can go with any garnish you have available, we love the heat from thinly sliced jalapenos layered over each piece of salmon, as well as a little sprinkle of Gochugaru or chili flakes. You can use any other garnishes such as cilantro, lime zest, a lime peel, thinly shaved red onions, or cucumbers.

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