Refreshing Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Salmon Recipe (2024)

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Lomi lomi salmon is a popular side dish in Hawai’i. Cubed up salted salmon, green onion, sweet onion, and tomatoes tossed together for this must have Hawaiian dish.

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This classic dish is often served at baby lū’au’s, parties, and everyday get togethers. It’s a colorful blend of crisp veggies and salty salmon. The ultimate Hawaiian pupu (side dish).

Any Hawaiian plate isn’t complete without a scoop of lomi lomi salmon on the side. Your classic Hawaiian plate can contain kālua pig, laulau, lū’au stew, chicken long rice, poi, mac salad, and a scoop or two of sticky white rice. A little bit of everything and the best plate lunch around.

If you are looking for some other island favorite dishes, you can find them here.

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Lomi is a Hawaiian word that means to rub, press, squeeze, crush, mash fine, knead, massage. The traditional way to mix lomi lomi salmon was to mix ingredients with your hands and slightly massage all together.

Lomi lomi salmon ingredients

  • 1/2 pound salted salmon
  • 1 bunch green onions
  • 1 sweet onion
  • 1 tomato
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Lomi salmon is keto and gluten free.

Where can I find salted salmon?

Salted salmon can be found in most grocery stores in the refrigerated section. If you can not find salted salmon you can easily make your own.

How to make salted salmon?

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  • Cover a slab of salmon with a generous layer of Hawaiian salt on both sides.
  • Cover with plastic wrap (or the plastic wrap alternative of your choice) and place in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
  • Remove from wrap and rinse off excess salt.
  • Now you have salted salmon. It’s cheaper than buying it premade at the store.

How to store lomi lomi salmon?

This dish is best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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How long will this keep?

You can keep this dish in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or place in a zip top bag and freeze it for up to 6 months.

How to defrost?

If you have stored this in your freezer I suggest bringing it out the day before and defrosting in the refrigerator. The other option is to leave out a room temperature for a few hours or run it under cool water while still in the freezer bag.

How to make lomi lomi salmon?

Finely dice salmon, green onion, sweet onion, and tomato.

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Add ingredients to a medium sized bowl and toss to combine.

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Add a few ice cubes to the mixture and place in the fridge to stay cool. The salmon can be quite salty, so the ice cubes will help dilute it slightly as it melts.

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ENJOY!

Lomi Lomi Salmon Recipe

Relle Lum

Lomi lomi salmon is a popular side dish in Hawai’i. Cubed up salted salmon, green onion, sweet onion, and tomatoes tossed together for this must have Hawaiian dish.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Appetizers

Cuisine Hawaiian

Servings 4 servings

Calories 156 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound salted salmon
  • 1 bunch green onions
  • 1 sweet onion
  • 2 to matoes

Instructions

  • Finely dice salmon, green onion, sweet onion, and tomato.

  • Add ingredients to a medium sized bowl and toss to combine.

  • Add a few ice cubes to the mixture and place in the fridge to stay cool. The salmon can be quite salty, so the ice cubes will help dilute it slightly as it melts.

  • ENJOY!

Notes

*Lomi lomi, or massage in Hawaiian. Traditionally this dish was massaged to incorporate all the ingredients together.

*If you can’t find salted salmon you can make your own. Cover slab of salmon with a layer of Hawaiian salt on both sides, cover with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. When ready to use rinse salt off and dice in to small cubes and it will be ready to use in lomi lomi salmon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 14gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 45mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

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By Relle on April 4th, 2020

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About Relle

Aloha, my name is Relle and welcome to my little home on the internet where I like to share all my favorite Hawaiian recipes (and local ones too).

I am a wife, mom of two, and nurse practitioner here in the beautiful state of Hawai’i. I was born and raised in Hawai’i and I am of native Hawaiian descent. In my spare time I love to cook and bake and I have compiled many of my favorite recipes here for you to enjoy.

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9 thoughts on “Refreshing Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Salmon Recipe”

  1. Refreshing Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Salmon Recipe (14)
    Love this so much!

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  2. Refreshing Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Salmon Recipe (15)
    This sounds interesting and so delicious. I will give it a try. Thanks!

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  3. Refreshing Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Salmon Recipe (16)
    A new salmon recipe to love! Thanks!

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  4. Refreshing Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Salmon Recipe (17)
    Mahalo, love anything from home, miss it

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    • Mahalo. Happy to hear.

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  5. Refreshing Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Salmon Recipe (18)
    I tried your baked Salmon Furikaki for dinner and my family love it!!!
    Thank you so much for your no one delicious recipe!!!
    I

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    • Aloha Mila. So happy to hear. Thank you for sharing.

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  6. Can you substitute sea salt for Hawaiian salt in making the salmon?

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    • I’d suggest Hawaiian salt, however if you can’t find any you can use another large rock salt in replacement.

      Reply

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Refreshing Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Salmon Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is Lomi Lomi salmon made of? ›

Lomi lomi salmon (or lomi salmon) is a side dish in Hawaiian cuisine containing salted salmon, onions, and tomatoes. Its origin is similar to poisson cru. It also resembles pico de gallo in appearance and to how it is often consumed as an accompaniment (or condiment) to other foods such as poi or kalua pork.

What is Hawaiian Lomi Lomi? ›

In Hawaiian, 'lomi lomi' translates to 'rub rub' - and this is exactly what a lomi lomi massage involves. Using long, deep strokes, the massage therapist will use their hands and forearms to relax your muscles and promote blood circulation throughout your body.

Why is it called Lomi salmon? ›

The name derives from the Hawaiian "lomi-lomi" which means to massage. The ingredients are mixed, or massaged, together gently by hand. Versions of this dish date back to the 1700's when salted fish and meats were extremely common. As additional ingredients became available, they were added to the existing recipe.

How is Lomi Lomi massage performed? ›

Lomi lomi massage, as performed at Hawaiian Experience Spa in our Scottsdale, Chandler and Goodyear day spas, is done on the entire body at once as opposed to one section of the body at a time. Your specially trained massage therapist will use long flowing strokes that go from head to toe in one run.

Is Lomi salmon native to Hawaii? ›

Lomi Lomi Salmon is not an indigenous dish, as the ingredients are not native to Hawai'i. Despite that, it has earned its reputation as an island staple to other local dishes.

How many carbs are in Lomi Lomi salmon? ›

Lomi salmon (tomatoes and onions) (1 cup) contains 7.7g total carbs, 5.4g net carbs, 4.4g fat, 20.5g protein, and 148 calories.

Is Lomi Lomi Hawaiian healing? ›

Lomi-lomi uses long, sweeping strokes, that traverse the body, rolling across you like waves. This technique helps to move toxins out of the body, taking the form of the beautiful natural phenomena found across the Pacific.

What is the history of Lomi Lomi? ›

In old Hawaii the Lomilomi was used in healing of the body, soul and mind. This act was performed along with prayer for healing, herbs were also used. Lomilomi massage was practiced by everyone, from child to chief. As a practice that evolved over hundreds of years in isolated valleys throughout the island chain.

Where does Lomi Lomi come from? ›

LomiLomi is believed to originate from the ancient Polynesian peoples who settled and then spread throughout on the islands of Hawaii. The word “LomiLomi” means “massage therapy” or “Hawaiian massage”, and refers specifically to a unique full body massage that uses long, flowing strokes from head to toe.

Where does Hawaii get salmon from? ›

“Many of our salmon comes here from New Zealand, but even New Zealand is seeing an increase right now,” said Sheryl Matsuoka from the Hawaii Restaurant Association.

Can you catch salmon in Hawaii? ›

The waters around Maui are home to the Pacific Blue, Striped and Short Billed Marlin, the Skipjack and Yellow Fin Tuna, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo (Ono), Trevally, Shark, Barracuda, and Hawaiian Salmon. These are the same fish you'll find on the dinner menu at your favorite seafood restaurant most nights.

What is salmon in Hawaiian? ›

Explore Ulukau. [Hawaiian Dictionary (English)] salmon. Kāmano. Canned salmon, kāmano kini.

Does Lomi Lomi include private parts? ›

I do not massage genitals or breasts. Your private parts are covered with a pareo. However, I do massage the sides of the buttocks and this is why I encourage you to take off your underwear.

What is the difference between Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage and Swedish massage? ›

Lomi lomi is a traditional Hawaiian/Polynesian style massage and uses longer strokes, more forearms and more oil then a standard swedish massage. More of the body will be undraped as many moves go from shoulder to toes.

What is the difference between Lomi Lomi and Thai massage? ›

Overall, Lomi Lomi Hawaiian massage is more passive and relaxed; it involves calming smooth therapeutic touching with gentle pressure. Thai Fusion is more active and energetic; the limbs will be stretched and bent to increase the maximum range of motion in the body.

What is the difference between lomi lomi and Swedish? ›

Lomi Lomi– Similar to Swedish massage in techniques (with the addition of forearm and elbow strokes), but also adds the component of an acknowledgement to a higher power is incorporated into the session.

What's the difference between salmon and Hawaiian salmon? ›

Regarding your question:: The answer is that: The Salmon is served naked (meaning that you can choose which ingredients and sauces you would like to mix in) The Hawaiian Salmon is Pre-made by our chef (meaning that all the ingredients includeing the suace are already mixed in together tossed with the Salmon).

What is the difference between Hawaiian lomi lomi massage and Swedish? ›

Lomi lomi is a traditional Hawaiian/Polynesian style massage and uses longer strokes, more forearms and more oil then a standard swedish massage.

How many calories are in Lomi Lomi salmon? ›

Lomi salmon contains 140 calories per 234 g serving. This serving contains 4.4 g of fat, 18 g of protein and 7.8 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 4.3 g sugar and 2.3 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate. Lomi salmon contains 0.8 g of saturated fat and 44 mg of cholesterol per serving.

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