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Spicy Salmon Crudo & Carrots

Spicy Salmon Crudo & Carrots: A Fresh Twist on Sushi Appetizers

Discover a vibrant Spicy Salmon Crudo & Carrots that combines fresh ingredients and bold flavors in this delightful appetizer.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crudo
  • 8 oz Sushi-grade Salmon High-quality for raw consumption
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 medium Serrano Pepper Adjust amount for desired heat
  • 2 Tbsp Tamari or Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 Tbsp Mirin Or mix sugar with water if unavailable
  • 1 Tbsp Rice Vinegar Best choice for tanginess
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger Freshly grated
For the Crispy Carrots
  • 2 medium Carrots Cut into thin matchsticks
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil For frying the carrots
For the Garnish
  • 2 Tbsp Scallions Light part for sauce and green tops for garnish
  • 1 Tbsp Agave Syrup Or honey as a substitute
  • 1 Tbsp Salsa Macha or Chili Crisp For heat
  • 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil For finishing

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Medium Bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Slice the carrots into thin matchsticks. Fry for about 4-5 minutes, until golden brown and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine scallion light parts, tamari, mirin, rice vinegar, lemon juice, grated ginger, sesame oil, agave syrup, diced Serrano pepper, and salsa macha. Stir and let rest for 15–20 minutes.
  3. Soak the green parts of scallions in ice water for 5 minutes, then slice into matchsticks for garnish.
  4. To plate, strain the sauce onto a large plate, arrange salmon on top, sprinkle crispy carrots, add scallion matchsticks, and finish with fresh lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure sushi-grade salmon quality for safety; store leftovers correctly to maintain taste and texture.

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