Description
This Salmon Crudo with Spicy Scallions Sauce and Crispy Carrots combines sweet, spicy, and citrusy flavors to create a harmonious and elegant dish. The sushi-grade salmon is tender and silky, paired with crispy fried carrot matchsticks for a satisfying crunch. Infused with Serrano peppers, tamari, and mirin, the sauce adds layers of umami and spice, perfect for entertaining or enjoying as a gourmet meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- Salmon and Garnish:
- 6 oz sushi-grade salmon
- 1 carrot, cut into very thin matchsticks
- Green parts of 3 scallions, sliced into matchsticks (for garnish)
- Sauce:
- 1/4 cup Tamari (or soy sauce)
- 3 scallions (white parts only)
- 1 tbsp salsa macha (or chili crisp)
- 1 Serrano pepper, thinly sliced
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 1 tbsp agave syrup
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
Instructions
- Prepare Crispy Carrots:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and fry the carrot matchsticks until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Sauce:
- Combine the white parts of scallions, Tamari, salsa macha, Serrano peppers, lemon juice, agave syrup, mirin, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and grated ginger in a bowl. Let the mixture sit for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prepare Garnish:
- Place the green scallion matchsticks in ice water to create a crisp texture.
- Assemble the Dish:
- Strain the sauce onto a plate. Arrange the salmon slices neatly on top of the sauce.
- Garnish with crispy carrots, lemon zest, and chilled green scallion matchsticks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes