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Salmon Gravlax

Name: Salmon Gravlax
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: scandinave
Ingredients: 600 g salmon fillet; 2 tbsp fine salt; 2 tbsp sugar; 30 g fresh dill; 10 g juniper berries; 1 tsp peppercorns; 1 piece lemon zest; 4 slice rye bread; 100 g crème fraîche; 10 g dill for garnish; 1 piece fresh lemon

A Scandinavian specialty of raw salmon cured in salt, sugar, and dill. Sliced thin and delicate, served with rye bread and crème fraîche.

15 min4 servings320 kcalDifficulty: Medium

Ingredients

600 g salmon fillet
2 tbsp fine salt
2 tbsp sugar
30 g fresh dill
10 g juniper berries
1 tsp peppercorns
1 piece lemon zest
4 slice rye bread
100 g crème fraîche
10 g dill for garnish
1 piece fresh lemon

Instructions

Step 1
Check that the salmon is free of bones and remove any with tweezers.
Step 2
Mix salt, sugar, juniper berries, peppercorns, and lemon zest together.
Step 3
Line a dish with plastic wrap and place the salmon skin-side down.
Step 4
Spread half the salt-sugar mixture over the salmon, then add the chopped fresh dill.
Step 5
Add the remaining salt-sugar mixture and cover with plastic wrap. Let rest in the refrigerator for 48 hours.
Step 6
When ready to serve, slice the gravlax thinly at an angle with a sharp blade.

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