Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Salmon Sashimi

Sashimi_2 serves 2 as appetizer

1 6 ounce block sashimi grade salmon - no skimping!!
lemon juice
3 large radishes, root end trimmed, sliced very thinly on a mandoline or Japanese Ceramic slicerhttp://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=restaurantwid-20&l=ur2&o=1 (one of my favorite $25 kitchen tools)
daikon radish sprouts (also available at Tensuke or another Asian market)
Luna Olivo Mission Oil
Sea salt
Pepper

Slice the salmon with a very sharp knife, begin with the bottom of the blade (at about a 45 degree angle) at the corner of salmon block closest to you and slice in one continuous motion, through to the cutting board, bring the entire blade to the board.  If desired, squeeze a tiny bit of lemon juice over the fish.  Arrange the slices on a plate, alternating with radishes.  Drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with salt and just a tiny bit of pepper.  Place the sprouts in a small bowl and drizzle with a tiny bit of lemon juice and olive oil.  Add a little salt and toss to coat.  Add as garnish.  We had this as an appetizer last night with a little sake in frozen shot glasses.  The perfect spring starter or light lunch on a nice warm day.

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