Salmon Ceviche
Salmon Ceviche
by: Lior Lev Sercarz
This salmon ceviche is simple to prepare but with complex flavors, chopped lemon balances the rich fish.
Serves 2 as an appetizer
Photo : Lior Lev Sercarz
Ingredients
1/2 pound of salmon fillet, pin bones and skin removed
1 scrubbed organic lemon, juice half and dice the other half (including the peel and pith)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaf
1 tsp Urfa
1 tsp sumac
Olive oil
Grey salt or fleur de sel
optional: 1/2 small fennel bulb, 1/4″ dice
Directions
In a bowl combine the diced salmon with olive oil, lemon juice, urfa, sumac, diced lemon and chopped cilantro and season with salt to taste. Allow to rest for about 5 minutes.
Enjoy!
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