This salmon crudo with lime basil oil is a delicious, fragrant, and refreshing appetizer for any occasion. This salmon crudo recipe has a vibrant green basil oil is layered on a serving platter and then topped with buttery raw salmon.
Ingredients
1poundsashimi-grade sushi salmon
1bundle of fresh basil, about 1 cup packed
1/4cup extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 small lime, about 1 tablespoon juice
Kosher salt
1 to 2thinly sliced jalapeno, and Gochugaru, for serving
Instructions
Place your salmon in the freezer for at least 15 minutes, and up to 30 minutes, this will help when you slice your crudo.
In a blender, blend your basil, olive oil, lime juice, and salt. Adjust as needed with water to your preferred consistency. We like our consistency to be like a creamy vinaigrette, so about 1 tablespoon will do. Transfer to the fridge to chill until ready to serve.
Remove your salmon from the freezer and with a sharp knife carefully slice the salmon about 1/4-inch thick.
On a serving platter, drizzle your basil oil in one even layer, and then gently layer your sliced salmon over. Top with 1 or 2 pieces of thinly sliced jalapeno over each piece of salmon, finishing with a sprinkle of Gochugaru or chili flakes.