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Salmon Gravlax

Name: Salmon Gravlax
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: scandinave
Ingredients: 600 g Fresh salmon fillet; 3 tbsp Salt; 2 tbsp White sugar; 1 bunch Fresh dill; 1 tsp Cracked black pepper; 1 piece Fresh lemon; 1 slice Whole wheat bread

Fresh salmon cured cold with salt, sugar, and Scandinavian dill. A classic Nordic dish served in thin slices, perfect as an appetizer.

20 min4 servings280 kcalDifficulty: Easy

Ingredients

600 g Fresh salmon fillet
3 tbsp Salt
2 tbsp White sugar
1 bunch Fresh dill
1 tsp Cracked black pepper
1 piece Fresh lemon
1 slice Whole wheat bread

Instructions

Step 1
Mix salt, sugar, pepper, and chopped dill in a bowl.
Step 2
Check the salmon for any remaining bones. Spread the salt-sugar-dill mixture on a flat surface.
Step 3
Place salmon skin-side down on the mixture. Generously sprinkle more mixture on top. Add lemon zest.
Step 4
Cover with plastic wrap and place a light weight on top (a board). Refrigerate for 24-48 hours.
Step 5
After curing, slice thinly on the bias with a sharp knife. Serve with whole wheat bread and fresh lemon.

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