Salmon Tartare with Caviar Recipe: Fresh, Cold, Precise

By Beleaev Family | International Caviar & Gourmet, Head Office London | beleaev.com

Salmon tartare with caviar is the Nordic-influenced starter that pairs raw salmon with briny pearls. Sashimi-grade salmon diced fine, dressed with lemon and dill, topped with generous caviar.

Key Takeaways
- Sashimi-grade salmon only
- Dice 5-6mm cubes
- Lemon, dill, capers for Nordic profile
- 10g of [Royal Oscietra](https://beleaev.com/products/royal-oscietra-caviar-copy) per portion
- Build to order

Salmon tartare with caviar, dill, and capers in chilled bowl

The Ingredients

Serves 4

  • 400g sashimi-grade salmon fillet, skin off
  • 1 small shallot, finely diced
  • 2 tsp small capers, drained
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped chives
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice plus zest
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 30g Royal Oscietra
  • Sea salt and black pepper

The Method

1. Dice salmon into 5-6mm cubes.

2. Combine with shallot, capers, dill, half the chives, lemon zest, olive oil, mustard. Season.

3. Refrigerate 5 minutes.

4. Add lemon juice just before plating. Plate in chilled bowls.

5. Top each with caviar and remaining chives. Serve immediately.

Tips

Sashimi-grade only.

Don't dress with lemon too early. The acid firms the salmon.

Keep cold throughout.

Build to order.

Variations and Pairings

With avocado: Layer over diced avocado.

With Beluga: 25g of Beluga XXL total.

Wine pairing: A premier cru Chablis or champagne.

For more raw seafood starters, see our tuna tartare with caviar and scallop tartare with caviar recipes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wild or farmed salmon?

Wild line-caught for best flavour. Organic farmed acceptable.

How much per person?

100g salmon per portion.

Make in advance?

No. Build to order.

Salmon tartare with caviar is one of those starters that defines clean Nordic luxury. Discover Beleaev's caviar collection at beleaev.com.

Beleaev is an international caviar and gourmet house headquartered in London, with fulfilment hubs across the UK, Europe, the UAE, and the United States. We deliver responsibly farmed Beluga, Oscietra, Sevruga, and Kaluga caviar to customers in each region within 24 to 48 hours.

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