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Salmon Poke

WHILE THE NAME MAY SOUND FANCY, this is really a very simple dish, a sashimi salad brightened with freshly squeezed lime juice. Inspired by the Hawaiian fish dish, the addition of avocado acts as a color and texture counterpoint. The salmon should be frozen for at least 24 hours to kill any parasites that might be in the fish; it’s also much easier to cut the fish while it’s still partially frozen.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 4 large appetizers

Ingredients

1

pound skinless sashimi-grade king salmon fillet, pin bones removed, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

7

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2

tablespoons unpacked light brown sugar

1

/2 to 3/4 teaspoon Tabasco or other hot sauce

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

2

ripe avocados, peeled and pitted

1

small shallot, minced

2

tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (1 lime)

3

tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (1 to 2 lemons)

1

tablespoon champagne vinegar

1

/4 cup sour cream

2

teaspoons chopped fresh dill

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium bowl, combine the salmon, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the brown sugar, and the hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and then set aside for 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    In a separate bowl, roughly chop—even lightly mash—the avocados. Mix in the shallot and lime juice. Set aside.

    Step 3

    To make the dressing, whisk together the remaining 6 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon juice, and vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste.

    Step 4

    To serve, divide the avocado mix among 4 small plates. Pat the avocado down into a 3-inch circle in the center of the plates. Top with the salmon, a small dollop of sour cream, and some dill. Drizzle the dressing over the top and serve immediately.

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