Have Blowtorch? Make Salmon Sashimi!

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   Run your fingers over the salmon fillet, feeling for bones.

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   Pull out any you find with needle-nose pliers or tweezers (or your fingers).

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   Holding a knife on a 45-degree angle to the cutting board, cut the salmon fillet crosswise on the diagonal into thin (not more than 1/4-inch) slices.

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   Arrange the salmon slices in a single layer on a heatproof platter or plates.

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   Slice the salmon not more than 1 hour before serving and keep the platter or plates of salmon slices on ice or in the refrigerator.

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   Meanwhile, make the dipping sauce: Place the wasabi in a small bowl and add 1 tablespoon of hot water or as neededenough to form a thick paste when stirred.

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   Let this paste stand for 5 minutes to let the heat and flavor develop.

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   Place a marble-size blob on each plate.

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   Divide the soy sauce and yuzu juice or rice vinegar evenly among 4 small bowls.

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    Just before serving, light the blowtorch and run the flame over the salmon just long enough to lightly singe the edges and to bring the oils to the surface, about 15 seconds.

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    The leading edge of the flame should be about 1 inch above the fish.

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    Serve at room temperature.

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    Have each eater add wasabi paste to taste to the soy sauce mixture, stirring it in with chopsticks.

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    Dip the salmon into the wasabi sauce and get ready to experience crudo at its electrifying best.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.