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    Lomi Lomi Salmon Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    A recipe from the Hawaiian Islands, Lomi Lomi salmon gets its name from the Hawaiian word for “massage” because, in the traditional recipe, it’s prepared by “massaging” all the ingredients together with your hands.

    You can just as easily toss the salmon and vegetables in a bowl, but if you have younger kids, this is a safe and entertaining way to get them involved in food prep and enthusiastic about the final result.

    Lomi Lomi Salmon

    Typically, lomi lomi salmon calls for fish that’s been cured for 24 hours, but I sped it up a little by cooking the salmon instead of curing it. If you’d rather take the time to make the cured version, just seal the salmon in a bag with 1 cup of sea salt, some fresh cilantro, and ½ cup of honey (optional), and refrigerate it for 24 hours. Then skip Step 1 of the recipe and go straight to Step 2.

    Fish, in general, lends itself very well to dishes that are filling without being too heavy, and this recipe is no exception. The lime and cilantro give it a bright, refreshing flavor, and raw scallions add a crisp texture that balances the fatty meat. Jalapeno pepper is optional if you like your salmon spicy.

    Lomi Lomi salmon is usually served as a side dish, but you can just as easily plate it up for the main course. It’s a perfect meal for a hot, muggy evening when you can’t stand the thought of turning on the oven: you can cook the salmon in the morning when it’s cool and then just let the dish chill in the refrigerator until you’re ready to pull it out and enjoy.

    Lomi Lomi Salmon Recipe

    Serves: 4 Prep: 20 min Cook: 6 min

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. wild salmon, skinless, cut into small cubes;
    • 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced;
    • 4 scallions, thinly sliced;
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped;
    • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced; (optional)
    • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil;
    • Juice of 1 lime;
    • 1 tbsp. coconut oil;
    Lomi Lomi Salmon Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Warm up the coconut oil and add the cubed salmon to a skillet placed over medium-high heat. Season to taste with sea salt and black pepper.
    2. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until just cooked, and let cool down.
    3. In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, scallions, cilantro, jalapeño, cooked salmon, lime juice, and olive oil. Toss gently to coat everything, and serve cold.
    Lomi Lomi Salmon Recipe

    Lomi Lomi Salmon Recipe

    Take your taste buds on vacation to Hawaii with this refreshing salmon dinner.
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 6 mins
    Total Time 26 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Hawaiian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 268 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb. wild salmon skinless, cut into small cubes
    • 2 plum tomatoes seeded and diced
    • 4 scallions thinly sliced
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
    • 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and minced (optional)
    • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
    • Juice of 1 lime
    • 1 tbsp. coconut oil

    Instructions
     

    • Warm up the coconut oil and add the cubed salmon to a skillet placed over medium-high heat. Season to taste with sea salt and black pepper.
      1 tbsp. coconut oil, 1 lb. wild salmon
    • Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until just cooked, and let cool down.
    • In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, scallions, cilantro, jalapeño, cooked salmon, lime juice, and olive oil. Toss gently to coat everything, and serve cold.
      1 lb. wild salmon, 2 plum tomatoes, 4 scallions, ¼ cup fresh cilantro, 1 jalapeño pepper, Juice of 1 lime, 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

    Nutrition

    Calories: 268kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 23gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 54mgPotassium: 676mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 528IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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    Filed Under: Paleo Fish and Seafood Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast cook, cooking: fast prep, cooking: stovetop, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: low-fodmap, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, Paleo Breakfast Recipes, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Low-Carb Recipes, Paleo Lunch Recipes

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