This recipe blends the popular Japanese technique of tataki (lightly searing the surface of fish, たたき) with elements of Italian carpaccio. Lightly-seared sashimi-grade salmon is paired with a special sauce of garlic-flavored olive oil and lemon in a perfect balance of Japanese tradition and Western flavors.
This dish only takes 10 minutes to prepare, but is impressive enough for entertaining or a special event. The sauce brings out the umami of the salmon, making this sure to be a dish that will wow your family and guests!
10 minutes
Chiori
PROFILE
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 2
Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings
When scaling the recipe, the ratios of some ingredients may require slight adjustments. Adjust as necessary and season to taste.
- 8 oz sashimi-grade salmon block
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- A0.25 tsp sugar
- A0.25 tsp salt
- A0.5 tsp soy sauce
- A0.5 tbsp lemon juice
- small green onion (konegi), to taste
- thin lemon slices, to taste (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1
Wipe off any excess moisture from the salmon block. Thinly slice the garlic and then mince.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over low heat. Add the garlic, fry until it turns golden brown, then turn off the heat. Tilt the pan and remove the garlic using a spoon or slotted spoon, leaving the oil in the pan.
- 3
Add the salmon to the frying pan and quickly sear over medium heat. Once the surface is browned, remove the salmon and slice it thinly.
- 4
Transfer the oil remaining in the frying pan to a bowl, add the (A) ingredients (sugar, salt, soy sauce, and lemon juice), and whisk together to make the sauce.
- 5
Arrange the seared salmon and (optional) thin slices of lemon on a plate. Pour the sauce from Step 4 over it and sprinkle with the garlic chips and small green onion.
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Tips & Notes
・The seared salmon is prone to falling apart, so use the sharpest knife possible and cut without applying too much pressure.
・Adjust the amount of lemon juice to taste.
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