Seared Salmon & Avocado Tartar

Total Time

Approximately 20 minutes. This includes seasoning and searing the salmon, and preparing the avocado tartar.

Makes

Serves: 6. Ideal for a sophisticated appetizer or light main course.

Enjoy the refined flavors of our Seared Salmon & Avocado Tartar, a dish that elegantly combines the rich, smooth texture of salmon with the fresh zest of avocado tartar, seasoned with unique spices and herbs for a memorable culinary experience.

Crust

• 1/2 cup fleur de sel (coarse sea salt)
• 1/2 cup cilantro seeds
• 1 tablespoon merkén
• 1 tablespoon cochayuyo molido ahumado (smoked seaweed powder), optional

Salmon

• 6 3.5- to 4-ounce boneless, skinless salmon fillets
• 4 tablespoons olive oil

Avocado Tartar

• 2 cups avocado, cut in small cubes
• 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoon finely diced yellow chili pepper
• Salt to taste
• Pepper
• Pinch sugar
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
• 1/2 parsley leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• Lemon zest

Directions

1. Coarsely grind and mix salt and all the spices. Reserve in shallow bowl.
2. In a non-stick pan, sear salmon filets with olive oil on both sides, just getting a nice golden color (about 90 seconds per side). Do not over cook. The center of the fillet has to be raw.
3. Press one side of each fillet into salt-spice mixture and set aside.
4. Mix all ingredients for Avocado Tartar in a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the salmon fillets over the tartar. Serve immediately.