By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on October 3, 2026
Serves 4
133 cal · 15 min
Salmon Tartare
Recipe GLPR3df434bd43af67
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Average rating: 3.8 (1)
A delicate Nordic-inspired appetizer featuring premium salmon finely diced and brightened with bright soy sauce, sweet mirin, and fresh cilantro. Served with crispy fried wontons for textural contrast. This elegant dish celebrates the pure, fresh flavors of high-quality raw salmon.
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Ingredients
8 oz. boneless skinless salmon filet
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. mirin
1 tbsp. fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Kosher salt, to taste
Finely ground black pepper, to taste
12 pieces Fried wontons, for serving
1 tbsp Fresh cilantro, additional for garnish
Directions
Using a sharp knife, finely dice the salmon filet into uniform 1/4-inch pieces. Ensure all pieces are similar in size to create an even texture throughout the tartare.
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce and mirin, stirring well to blend the umami-rich sauce with the subtle sweetness.
Transfer the diced salmon to a chilled serving bowl. Pour the soy-mirin mixture over the salmon and gently fold together using a spatula, being careful not to break down the fish pieces.
Add the finely chopped cilantro to the salmon mixture and fold gently to incorporate, distributing the herb evenly throughout.
Season the tartare to taste with kosher salt and finely ground black pepper, folding gently after each addition to ensure even seasoning without crushing the delicate salmon.
Divide the salmon tartare among four chilled plates or serving vessels. Garnish each portion with a small amount of fresh cilantro and serve immediately alongside the fried wontons.
Comments
Salmon tartare is a smart weeknight starter for four, and the soy-mirin dressing is genuinely quick, but sourcing sushi-grade salmon means a special trip to Harris Teeter's seafood counter or Publix rather than a grab at Walmart or ALDI. The 15-minute claim is honest for assembly but assumes you walk in with salmon already chilled and ready to cube. This is a same-night dish that does not keep, so save it for when you're cooking only for people who will sit down immediately; the cilantro and raw fish begin to lose their snap within an hour. Budget $18–22 for the salmon, which drives the cost to about $5–6 per serving—fine for a special meal but not a routine weeknight play.
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