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cucumber salt center shallots cilantro lime juice rice vinegar extra-virgin olive oil capers freshly ground pepper cayenne endive red pepper cucumber
Viewed: 62 - Published at: 9 years agoIngredients
- 1/2 cup very finely diced cucumber
- Salt to taste
- 1 pound center-cut albacore or salmon fillet, finely chopped
- 2 small shallots, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
- Freshly ground pepper
- Pinch of cayenne (optional)
- Lettuce or endive leaves for serving
- red pepper squares for serving
- cucumber rounds or toasted croutons for serving
Method
- Sprinkle the cucumber with salt, and let sit for 15 minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- Then rinse and drain on paper towels.
- Meanwhile, place the shallots in a bowl and cover with cold water.
- Let sit five minutes, then drain, rinse and drain again on paper towels.
- In a medium bowl, toss the cucumber, fish, shallots, cilantro and capers with lime juice, rice vinegar and olive oil.
- Season with salt; if you want to add a little spice, add a pinch of cayenne.
- Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Chill until ready to serve (but not too long).
- Place spoonfuls on endive leaves, red pepper squares, cucumber rounds or croutons, and serve.
