Ingredients
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1Roma tomato
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3 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil, divided use
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2 sprigsfresh thyme, chopped
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1 tablespoonshallot, minced
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5 ouncesAlaskan king salmon belly, finely chopped
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1½ teaspoonsminced chive
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1½ teaspoonscapers, chopped
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½lemon
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1 teaspoonmayonnaise (high quality)
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½garlic clove (minced)
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2 ouncesAlaskan king crab leg
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½ tablespoonAlaskan king salmon roe
Preparation
Peel, deseed and quarter tomato. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, thyme, ½ teaspoon shallot and season with salt and pepper. Place on baking sheet and slow roast in preheated 222 F oven for 25 minutes. Cool and chop finely.
In a small mixing bowl over ice, combine salmon belly, chives, remaining shallots, capers and tomatoes. Add remaining tablespoons olive oil and juice of half lemon; set aside. Combine mayonnaise with garlic and toss with crab; gently fold into salmon. Season with salt and pepper; garnish with roe. Makes two servings.
Chef-owner Michael Ferraro, Delicatessen, New York