Gravlax Salmon Recipe (Salmon Cured in Salt and Sugar)

This recipe describes how to marinate fresh salmon at home to make gravlax salmon. It is pretty easy and much cheaper than buying it already conditioned in the supermarket. In contrast, the preparation does not take more than 5 minutes, but it requires a bit of patience on your part, as the marinating time takes 2 to 3 days. This is a dish to predict well in advance. But it is really worth it!

And you, do you feel like ​​preparing marinated salmon? Have you already tried, perhaps? If you want to share your opinion or other comments, please, I am waiting with impatience in the comments section.

Gravlax Salmon Recipe (Salmon Cured in Salt and Sugar)

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Serves: 4 Time: 5 m Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 500 g of salmon (a big fillet)
• 200 g of coarse salt
• 200 g of brown sugar
• 1 bunch of dill
• Olive oil

Directions

1. Wash and dry the dill. Finely chop it.
2. In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, salt and dill.
3. In a dish, place a layer not too thick of the salt, sugar and dill mixture.
4. Place the salmon on it skin side down.
5. Cover the salmon with the remaining mixture.
6. Cover with plastic wrap.
7. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days with some weight on top (like a milk carton for example).
8. After the marinating, remove salmon from the dish, clean all traces of salt and sugar with paper towels.
9. Spread some olive oil on the top.
10. It is done. Slice it finely with a very sharp knife. Enjoy!



Hints, Tips, and Tricks

• If you find it difficult to clean the salmon after the marinating, you can wash it quickly under cold water and dry it immediately.
• You can use this gravlax salmon for a quick dinner, make a salmon toast and a salad or salmon rolls with avocado, cilantro and lime.
• Do not marinate for more than 3 days, otherwise your gravlax salmon will became too dry.
• To keep it fresh for longer time, you can store it in the refrigerator inside pots and covered completely with oil.
• For a smoky touch in your marinated salmon, you can replace about 50 grams of salt per smoked salt.
• You can add red berries, other herbs or even black pepper seeds.

 

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