Lomi Lomi Salmon

Name: Lomi Lomi Salmon
Prep time: 1 d 30 min
Cook time: 1 d 30 min
Total time: 1 d 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 59 milliliters chopped fresh cilantro; 1 bunches fresh cilantro; 1 Juice of lime; 237 milliliters kosher salt; 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced; 454 grams wild salmon fillet (skinless), rinsed and patted dry; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 jalapeno or serrano pepper, seeded and diced; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 118 milliliters sugar; 1 Tbsp vegetable oil

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Lomi Lomi Salmon a try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 318 calories, 23g of protein, and 13g of fat each. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 24 hours and 30 minutes. A mixture of kosher salt, sugar, juice of lime, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the kosher salt you could follow this main course with the Low Fat Crumbs Cake (Kosher-Dairy) as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian diet.

Instructions

Mix the salt and sugar in a bowl.

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Sugar

Salt

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Bowl

Place 2 long pieces of plastic wrap on a work surface, overlapping them to form a cross. Put half of the cilantro sprigs in the middle of the plastic wrap and top with half of the salt-sugar mixture. Press the salmon into the mixture, making sure the bottom of the fish is covered with salt and sugar.

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Cilantro

Salmon

Sugar

Fish

Salt

Wrap

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Plastic Wrap

Sprinkle the salmon with the remaining salt-sugar mixture and rub it in, then place the rest of the cilantro on top. Wrap tightly in the plastic and refrigerate for 24 hours.

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Cilantro

Salmon

Sugar

Salt

Wrap

Dry Seasoning Rub

The next day, unwrap the salmon, rinse off the salt and pat dry.

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Salmon

Salt

Cut into 1/4-to-1/2-inch cubes.

Make the salad: Toss the salmon, cilantro, tomatoes, scallions, jalapeno, vegetable and sesame oils and lime juice in a bowl. (Traditionally, the cured salmon is flaked and "massaged" with the other ingredients by hand.)

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Lime Juice

Green Onions

Vegetable

Cilantro

Jalapeno Pepper

Tomato

Salmon

Sesame Seeds

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Bowl

Garnish the salad with chopped macadamia nuts, if desired.

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Macadamia Nuts

Photograph by Kana Okada

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Bowl

Plastic Wrap

Ingredients

Servings:

59milliliters

chopped fresh cilantro 1bunches

fresh cilantro 1

Juice of lime 237milliliters

kosher salt 2

plum tomatoes, seeded and diced 454grams

wild salmon fillet (skinless), rinsed and patted dry 4

scallions, thinly sliced 1

jalapeno or serrano pepper, seeded and diced 2teaspoons

toasted sesame oil 118milliliters

sugar 1Tbsp

vegetable oil

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc

Salmon on the menu? Try pairing with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc. To decide on white or red, you should consider your seasoning and sauces. Chardonnay is a great friend to buttery, creamy dishes, while sauvignon blanc can complement herb or citrus-centric dishes. A light-bodied, low-tannin red such as the pinot noir goes great with broiled or grilled salmon. The Lapis Luna Chardonnay with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 13 dollars per bottle.