Fresh, vibrant, and restaurant-worthy — but made right at home for a fraction of the price!
I love creating dishes like this because using fresh ingredients and preparing them yourself can save money while giving you full control over the quality and flavor. Sweet pineapple, creamy avocado, and fresh salmon come together with citrus, ginger, and garlic for the perfect balance of flavors. Serve it with freshly fried tortilla chips for an elegant appetizer that feels extra special without the restaurant price tag!
Ingredients
- 14 ounce salmon, small cubed
- 1/4 fresh pineapple, small cubed
- 1 avocado, small cubed
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced only green part
- Juice from 1/2 lime
- 2 tbs avocado oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 inch fresh ginger minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice from 1 lemon
- Lime zest
- 1 green onion sliced into thin strips
- Black sesame seed
- Freshly fried tortillas
Instructions
1. Prepare the salmon
For food safety, start with salmon specifically sold for raw consumption by a reputable supplier. Keep it refrigerated until ready to use. A salt-and-sugar cure is not a reliable way to kill parasites or harmful bacteria, so don’t rely on a 30-minute cure to make raw salmon safe.
2. Season the salmon
Cut the salmon into small, even cubes. In a bowl, combine the salmon with avocado oil, minced garlic, fresh ginger, lemon juice, lime zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently and refrigerate for about 10 minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
3. Prepare the avocado
Gently combine the diced avocado with the sliced green onions and lime juice. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
4. Make the curled green onion garnish
Place the thin green onion strips in a bowl of ice water for a few minutes until they curl beautifully. Drain before serving.
5. Assemble the tartare
Using a round food ring on a serving plate, layer the ingredients in this order:
- First, add a layer of diced pineapple.
- Next, spoon in the avocado mixture.
- Sprinkle with black sesame seeds.
- Finish with the seasoned salmon.
Gently press each layer to create a neat, beautiful presentation, then carefully lift off the ring.
6. Garnish and serve
Finish with curled green onions, a few extra pineapple cubes, and a sprinkle of black sesame seeds. Serve immediately with freshly fried tortilla chips for a delicious crunch.
Notes & Tips
Make it look like a restaurant dish by cutting everything into uniform cubes and using a food ring for assembly. It’s a simple trick that makes homemade food look elegant and special!
Fresh ingredients, beautiful presentation, and more savings by making it yourself.Sometimes, the best restaurant-inspired meals are the ones we create in our own kitchens.
Food safety note: Because this recipe uses raw salmon, lemon and lime juice do not make it safe to eat. Choose properly handled salmon intended for raw consumption, follow your supplier’s safety guidance, and remember that freezing requirements for parasite control do not eliminate all harmful bacteria. For anyone pregnant, immunocompromised, older, or very young, cooked salmon is the safer choice.