Mediterranean Diet Salmon Crudo
Delight your taste buds with the exquisite flavors of Mediterranean Diet Salmon Crudo, a light and refreshing appetizer that celebrates the natural essence of raw seafood. This elegant dish features sushi-grade fresh salmon fillet, thinly sliced for melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, complemented by vibrant Mediterranean staples like extra virgin olive oil, tangy lemon juice, and briny capers. Kalamata olives add a burst of savory richness, while fresh dill and microgreens provide aromatic depth and a pop of color. Finished with a touch of sea salt, black pepper, and a sprinkle of lemon zest, this no-cook recipe is a breeze to prepare in just 20 minutes. Perfect for entertaining or indulging in a healthy, gourmet meal, this salmon crudo embodies the simplicity and nourishment of the Mediterranean lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams fresh salmon fillet
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 whole lemon
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 5 pieces kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 20 grams microgreens
- 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Ensure your salmon is of the highest quality and sushi-grade as it will be consumed raw. Place the salmon fillet in the freezer for about 15 minutes, just enough to firm it up for easier slicing.
While the salmon chills, prepare the other ingredients. Zest the lemon to get about half a teaspoon of zest, then cut the lemon in half and juice it.
Rinse the capers and drain them well. Pit the kalamata olives if not already pitted, and slice them thinly.
Chop the fresh dill finely.
Remove the salmon from the freezer and using a sharp knife, slice the salmon into thin pieces about 1/4 inch thick.
Arrange the salmon slices on a large plate in a single layer.
Drizzle the salmon with extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice evenly.
Sprinkle the capers, sliced olives, and chopped dill over the salmon.
Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Finish with a sprinkle of lemon zest for freshness and garnish with microgreens.
Serve immediately as a light, refreshing appetizer or starter.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
265 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.7 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 41 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 415 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.9 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.7 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 10.7 mcg | 53% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 344 mg | 7% | |
*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.
