Elevate your keto-friendly dining experience with this vibrant Keto Salmon Tartar recipe! Featuring tender cubes of sushi-grade salmon paired with creamy avocado, this dish is a feast of fresh, wholesome flavors. A zesty lime and soy-based dressing adds tangy depth, while aromatic cilantro, crisp red onion, and a touch of jalapeño bring layers of complexity and gentle heat. Perfectly balanced with lemon zest and a hint of black pepper, this no-cook recipe is quick to prepare, requiring only 20 minutes of prep time. Serve chilled for an elegant, low-carb appetizer or light meal that’s ideal for entertaining or indulging in gourmet simplicity.
Begin by preparing your workspace and ensuring your salmon is very cold, ideally just out of the refrigerator. This makes it easier to dice.
Dice the sushi-grade salmon into small, even cubes, approximately 1/4 inch in size. Transfer the diced salmon into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Peel and pit the avocado, then dice it into similar-sized cubes and add them to the bowl with the salmon.
Finely chop the red onion and cilantro, add them to the bowl.
Halve the jalapeño, remove seeds and finely dice it, then add to the bowl, mixing carefully to avoid crushing the avocado.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce or tamari, Dijon mustard, and olive oil until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salmon and avocado mixture and gently fold until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon zest. Gently mix again to ensure even distribution.
Taste the tartar for seasoning adjustments and add more lime juice or salt as preferred.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
Serve the salmon tartar chilled, optionally garnished with extra cilantro or thin slices of lime.
Calories |
1022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 78.2 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 138 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 2463 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.1 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 58.1 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 32.9 mcg | 164% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 2177 mg | 46% | |
*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.