Salmon Ceviche

This salmon ceviche is simple to prepare but with complex flavors, chopped lemon balances the rich fish.

Mar 25, 2026

This salmon ceviche is simple to prepare but with complex flavors. I like using grey salt to marinate the fish because it maintains beautiful texture even after marinating. Some fresh herbs, sumac, chocolatey urfa chili and diced lemon make this such a refreshing dish.


Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound of salmon fillet, pin bones and skin removed
  • 1 scrubbed organic lemon, juice half and dice the other half (including the peel and pith) 
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaf
  • 1 tsp Urfa
  • 1 tsp sumac
  • Olive oil
  • Gray salt or fleur de sel
  • Optional: 1/2 small fennel bulb, 1/4" dice

Servings/Yield

2


Directions

  1. In a bowl combine the diced salmon with olive oil, lemon juice, urfa, sumac, diced lemon and chopped cilantro and season with salt to taste.
  2. Allow to rest for about 5 minutes.


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