Title: Salmon Tartare with Tomatillo and Mustard
Categories: Insert Salmon
Yield: 4 Servings

2	sm	Tomatillos
1/4	c	Capers, drained
4	tb	Chopped parsley
2	tb	Mustard seed
1	tb	Grainy mustard
2	tb	Finely minced red
		Onion plus 4 thin slices
		(for garnish)
1/4	c	Fresh lemon juice
2	tb	Virgin olive oil
1	lb	Fresh salmon, skin and
		Bones
		Removed
4		Lemon wedges
8	sl	Toast
		Serves 4

Delicious as it is, the flavor of a classic tartare tends to overpower most fish. Sometimes you might want this effect (if your guests are not too adventurous), but if you prefer to taste salmon, this recipe makes an interesting departure from the original.

Tomatillo and mustard seed are the focus flavors here, with the other ingredients forming a foundation for them. Tart, cleansing lemon juice, parsley, and tomatillos are contrasted by the saltiness of the capers and mustard. When flavors are tart or sour, salt is essential to bring out the taste. Red onion is the only ingredient that excites the nose, and this helps us to taste all the other flavors. When you chew the mustard seeds, they pop, exploding with quick, short bursts of flavor. This textural contrast is a lot of fun.

From: "Beth Ide"

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