Cured Salmon Tartare

In need of a champagne worthy appetizer or just a stellar summer brunch idea? Well... this one will knock the socks off of any business event or wedding of the like (or just a Sunday morning) and its really not all that hard to put together. There's so many different ways you can approach this recipe and customize it to your liking. I hope you enjoy the recipe and drop a letting me know what you think!!

Ingredients:

• 2lbs fresh salmon (ask your fish counter for dates)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup salt
• 1 cup chopped dill, fennel tops, chervil, parsley, and basil.
• 2 tbsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp black pepper
• Cover and cure for 36hrs
• Black Pepper Tuile:
• 1/4 cup ap flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 2 egg whites
• pinch of salt
• coarse black pepper

Lemon oil:

• Flavorless Oil (canola, sunflower, vegetable etc..)
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup creme fraiche (whipped)
• Chives to garnish