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Ora King Salmon Crudo, Togarashi, Pistachio Oil & Lime

One of the world's most sustainably farmed fish, Ora King salmon is the only salmon to be awarded a best choice for consumers rating by Seafood Watch. Farmed in New Zealand, Ora salmon is the result of decades of breeding and a desire to present an eco-friendly world class chef worthy fish. Ora is New Zealand's healthier version of Japanese Wagyu beef: rich, buttery, and full-bodied. Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, this delicate, moderately firm, and flaky fish makes excellent sashimi. Add a bit of pistachio oil, some togarashi and lime, and you have a simple home version of Boston chef Michael Serpa's Select Oyster Bar classic.
Ora King Salmon Crudo Togarashi, Pistachio Oil & Lime Recipe Weston Table
cuisine Japanese
difficulty Simple
season Year Round
serves 4

Ingredients

24 ounces Ora King Salmon 2 teaspoons togarashi Pistachio oil Lime, juice Wheels of lime, or edible flowers, optional garnish

Directions

  1. Slice the salmon across the grain into 1/4" thick by 3" long by 1" wide pieces. 
  2. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup pistachio oil with the lime juice. Divide out 3 tablespoons of the oil.
  3. Pour the oil mixture onto a plate and snugly arrange the salmon side by side.
  4. Sprinkle the togarashi down one side of the fish so that each piece of fish is seasoned.
  5. Finish by drizzling the remaining oil mixture over the fish. Serve immediately.

Kitchen Notes

If Ora King salmon is unavaiable, Faroe Islands salmon is a good choice .Faroe Islands believe in “quality through welfare” and have one of the strictest aquaculture operations in the world. This eliminates the unhealthy characteristics of most non-wild seafood, and ensures responsible care of the environment and healthy salmon habitat. In order to safely eat salmon raw, freeze for 30 minutes before using. An added benefit of freezing just before using, slicing salmon into uniform pieces is even easier.
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