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
- Coarsely grind and mix salt and all the spices. Reserve in shallow bowl.
- 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.
- Press one side of each fillet into salt-spice mixture and set aside.
- 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.
