SALMON TARTARE WITH AVOCADO MOUSSE

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This salmon tartare is absolutely the most amazing appetizer ever. Fresh and flavorful and very simple to prepare. Great in the summer on a patio with a nice glass of chilled Sancerre or Vouvray for your choice.

Provided by Juliette Wooten

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds salmon fillets, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon freshly ground pink peppercorns
½ teaspoon cream of balsamic (balsamic glaze)
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
12 chives
2 firm-ripe California avocados, chilled
⅛ cup firm-ripe papaya flesh
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 pinch salt
⅓ cup heavy cream, chilled

Steps:

Place salmon in a bowl, preferably wooden. Combine olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, peppercorns, and balsamic cream in a separate bowl. Add dressing, capers, and dill to the salmon. Toss gently but well.
Decorate each plate with 3 chives.
Scoop avocado flesh into a food processor. Add papaya, lime juice, and salt and puree until completely smooth.
Beat cream in a bowl using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold avocado mixture into cream gently but thoroughly. Avocado mousse can be served in a freestanding gravy boat or placed around tartare on a plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 127.6 mg, Fat 44 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 36.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 283.2 mg, Sugar 1.5 g