Szechuan Style Smoked Salmon
Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant Szechuan Style Smoked Salmon recipe, a bold fusion of smoky, spicy, and tangy flavors that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Delicate slices of smoked salmon are drizzled with a tantalizing Szechuan-inspired dressing featuring a medley of light soy sauce, toasted Szechuan peppercorns, chili oil, and a touch of honey for balance. Garnished with fresh cilantro, green onion, and sesame seeds, this dish is as visually striking as it is delicious. Serve it alongside crisp cucumber slices for a refreshing contrast to the heat, making it the perfect starter for dinner parties or a light meal. Bursting with Asian-inspired flair, this recipe combines simplicity and sophistication, spotlighting the irresistible allure of Szechuan cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams smoked salmon
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon chili oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ginger, finely grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon extra chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
On a serving platter, arrange the thin slices of smoked salmon in an even layer.
In a small pan over medium heat, dry toast the Szechuan peppercorns for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Allow them to cool slightly, then grind them into a coarse powder using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, chili oil, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, rice vinegar, ground Szechuan peppercorns, sesame oil, and optional chili flakes if extra spice is desired.
Drizzle the Szechuan-style dressing evenly over the smoked salmon slices.
Top the dish with sliced green onions, chopped fresh cilantro, and toasted sesame seeds.
Arrange the thinly sliced cucumber alongside the salmon for a fresh and cooling element.
Serve immediately as a flavorful appetizer or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
626 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.5 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 3196 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.2 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.6 g | ||
| Protein | 42.9 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 34.2 mcg | 171% | |
| Calcium | 179 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1080 mg | 23% | |
*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.
