Heart-Healthy Salmon Carpaccio
Elevate your appetizer game with our vibrant Heart-Healthy Salmon Carpaccio, a dish that combines simplicity, elegance, and wholesome flavors. Thinly sliced fresh salmon is the star, gently marinated in a zesty blend of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon and orange juices, and topped with briny capers, aromatic dill, and a hint of black pepper and sea salt. Finished with a garnish of toasted almonds for crunch, lemon zest for brightness, and fresh arugula for a peppery balance, this no-cook recipe is perfect for a quick yet sophisticated dish that’s both low-fat and rich in omega-3s. Ready in just 20 minutes, this vibrant salmon carpaccio recipe is the ultimate heart-healthy appetizer for dinner parties, light lunches, or any occasion where freshness matters.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams fresh salmon fillet, skinless
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 50 grams arugula, fresh
- 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons toasted almonds, sliced
Instructions
Place the salmon fillet in the freezer for 10-15 minutes. This makes it easier to slice thinly.
Using a sharp knife, slice the salmon fillet as thinly as possible and arrange the slices neatly on a large serving plate.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and orange juice.
Drizzle the olive oil and citrus mixture evenly over the salmon slices.
Sprinkle the capers, fresh dill, black pepper, and sea salt over the top.
Arrange the fresh arugula around the salmon carpaccio on the plate.
Garnish with lemon zest and sprinkle sliced toasted almonds over the dish for extra texture.
Serve immediately or keep chilled until ready to serve. Enjoy this heart-healthy appetizer as a fresh start to any meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
861 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.1 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 138 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 771 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.6 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 54.7 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 32.9 mcg | 164% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1287 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
