Ingredients:

  • 1 lb fresh skinless salmon fillet, center cut
  • 1/4 cup Hawaiian Alae sea salt
  • 5 large firm Roma tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
  • 1 small Maui onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup crushed ice
  • 1 tsp Hawaiian chili pepper water (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Rub the salmon thoroughly with the sea salt on all sides, ensuring every inch is covered. Note: The salt is what cooks the fish, so don't be shy with the coverage.
  2. Place the salmon in a non reactive glass dish, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 24 hours to cure.
  3. Remove the salmon from the fridge and rinse under cold running water until all visible salt grains are gone.
  4. Submerge the salmon in a bowl of fresh cold water for 30–60 minutes to desalt. Note: This step is crucial so the fish isn't overpoweringly salty.
  5. Pat the salmon completely dry with paper towels until the surface is no longer tacky.
  6. Dice the cured salmon into uniform 1/2 inch cubes using a sharp knife.
  7. Dice the Roma tomatoes and Maui onions to a similar size to ensure a consistent mouthfeel in every bite.
  8. Place the tomatoes and onions into a large bowl and massage (lomi) with clean hands for 2–3 minutes until they soften and look glossy.
  9. Add the diced salmon, green onions, and crushed ice to the tomato mixture.
  10. Gently toss by hand to incorporate and serve while the ice is still visible. > Chef's Note: When you are desalting the salmon in step 4, taste a tiny corner of the fish. If it's still too salty for your liking, change the water and let it soak for another 15 minutes. Every fillet thickness reacts differently to the salt! Salmon with Herb and Garlic Cream Sauce: 30-Min Crispy Skin Dinner — Salmon with Herb and Garlic Cream Sauce is the ultimate quick salmon recipe. ...Crispy Skin Salmon Fillet with Lemon and Dill Butter Sauce — Learn the foolproof technique for shatteringly Crispy Skin Salmon Fillet This...Silky Salmon with Herb and Garlic Cream Sauce 30Minute Recipe — Forget fussy recipes this PanSeared Salmon with Herb and Garlic Cream Sauce d... $img_2$