Description
A vibrant and elegant Japanese-inspired appetizer featuring thinly sliced sushi-grade salmon topped with spicy, tangy dressing and fresh carrot ribbons. This no-cook dish combines the rich flavors of sesame, ginger, and chili with refreshing microgreens for a perfect balance of heat and freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- 6 oz sushi-grade salmon, thinly sliced
Vegetables
- 1 medium carrot, peeled into ribbons
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or green onions
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Microgreens for garnish (optional)
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili oil (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon honey (optional)
Seasoning
- Flaky sea salt to taste
- Cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Salmon: Arrange the thinly sliced sushi-grade salmon on a chilled plate in a single layer, ensuring even coverage for an elegant presentation.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, sriracha or chili oil, grated fresh ginger, and honey if using until well combined.
- Toss Carrots: Gently toss the carrot ribbons in a small amount of the prepared dressing to lightly coat them and infuse flavor.
- Dress Salmon: Drizzle the remaining dressing evenly over the arranged salmon slices to enhance their flavor and add a spicy kick.
- Assemble and Garnish: Top the salmon with the dressed carrot ribbons, sprinkle with chopped fresh chives, sesame seeds, and microgreens if desired.
- Season and Serve: Finish by sprinkling flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper over the dish. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors and textures.
Notes
- Use the freshest, sushi-grade salmon available and keep it well-chilled until serving to ensure safety and optimal taste.
- For additional crunch and color, consider adding thinly sliced radish or cucumber ribbons alongside the carrots.
- This dish pairs beautifully with crispy rice crackers or chilled sake for an authentic Japanese-inspired experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plated portion
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
