Description
Carpaccio Di Salmone is an elegant Italian appetizer featuring thinly sliced smoked salmon dressed with a zesty lemon and parsley vinaigrette. Enhanced with fresh garnishes like capers, fennel shavings, red onion, arugula, avocado wedges, and pomegranate seeds, this dish offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Perfectly simple to prepare and served chilled, it’s ideal for a sophisticated starter or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 500g (1 lb) smoked salmon, thinly sliced
- Juice of 1/2 small lemon, freshly squeezed
- A few leaves fresh parsley, finely minced
- 1 dl (1 cup) olive oil, high quality extra virgin
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste, freshly cracked
Garnishes
- Capers, rinsed
- Shavings of fresh fennel
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Arugula
- Avocado wedges
- Pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Arrange Salmon: Neatly place the thin slices of smoked salmon on a serving plate, overlapping slightly to create an attractive presentation. Optionally, place the salmon over a bed of fresh arugula to add a vibrant green contrast and enhance the dish’s visual appeal.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced parsley, salt, and freshly cracked pepper. Gradually whisk in the high-quality extra virgin olive oil until the mixture emulsifies into a smooth, cohesive dressing that coats the back of a spoon.
- Dress the Salmon: Gently drizzle the prepared lemon-parsley dressing evenly over the arranged salmon slices, ensuring a glistening finish that adds both flavor and aroma to the dish.
- Flavor Integration: Allow the dressed salmon to rest at room temperature for about 5 minutes. This resting period enables the flavors to meld and develop harmoniously before serving.
- Add Garnishes: Top the salmon with the rinsed capers, fresh fennel shavings, thinly sliced red onion, avocado wedges, and pomegranate seeds. These elements add a mix of textures, color, and complementary flavors, elevating the overall experience.
- Serve: Accompany your Carpaccio di Salmone with slices of crusty bread or rice crackers, providing a pleasant textural contrast and making the dish more satisfying.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh and should be consumed shortly after preparation for optimal flavor and texture.
- Use high-quality smoked salmon for the best taste and presentation.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of lemon juice and olive oil in the dressing according to your taste preference.
- For a gluten-free option, serve with rice crackers instead of bread.
- The addition of pomegranate seeds adds a lovely pop of color and a burst of sweetness that balances the savory salmon.
