Spicy Salmon Crudo with Fried Capers

This Spicy Salmon Crudo with Fried Capers, is light, fresh and perfect for a hot summer day. This appetizer only has a few ingredients, takes less than 10 minutes and is a crowd pleaser.

This spicy salmon crudo is a quick, vibrant dish that delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Thin slices of fresh salmon are topped with crispy garlic chili crisp, fried capers, and delicate shallots for a perfect balance of heat, crunch, and brightness. A drizzle of good olive oil and fresh lemon juice ties it all together, making every bite feel bold yet refreshing.

It’s the kind of recipe that looks impressive but takes less than 10 minutes to pull together. With just a handful of ingredients, it’s an easy go-to for warm nights, last-minute guests, or when you’re craving something light but full of texture and flavor. Serve it cold, and let the chili crisp bring the heat.

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Spicy Salmon Crudo with Fried Capers

This Spicy Salmon Crudo with Fried Capers, is light, fresh and perfect for a hot summer day. This appetizer only has a few ingredients, takes less than 10 minutes and is a crowd pleaser.

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Ingredients

• ▢ 8 oz salmon sushi grade
• ▢ 1/3 cup capers
• ▢ Drizzle of olive oil
• ▢ 1/2 lemon
• ▢ 1 tbsp chili crisp You can add more if you want to up the slice
• ▢ 1/2 shallot
• ▢ Fry oil

Instructions 

• Add fry oil to a small skillet. Pat capers dry. When oil is hot, add capers and cook for about 3 min or until capers start to pop and brown slightly. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
• Thinly slice fish and arrange on a plate. Drizzle with good olive oil and lemon juice. Thinly slice shallots and lay over top. Drizzle of chili crisp and top with the crispy capers. Enjoy!

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