Classic Gravlax

Name: Classic Gravlax
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Nordic, Scandinavian, European
Ingredients: 473 milliliters fresh dill sprigs; 2 Tbsps grated lemon rind; 680 grams center-cut salmon fillet, unskinned and cut in half crosswise; 79 milliliters fine sea salt; 79 milliliters sugar; 0 teaspoons whole white peppercorns, crushed

Classic Gravlax might be just the Scandinavian recipe you are searching for. This gluten free, dairy free, fodmap friendly, and pescatarian recipe serves 12. One serving contains 106 calories, 12g of protein, and 4g of fat. A mixture of sugar, lemon rind, center-cut salmon fillet, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Combine first 4 ingredients.

Sprinkle one-third of salt mixture in bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Arrange 1 salmon half, skin side down, in dish.

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Sprinkle with one-third salt mixture and dill. Top with remaining salmon half, skin side up.

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Spread remaining salt mixture over top of salmon. Cover loosely with plastic wrap.

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Place a cast-iron skillet or other heavy object on top of salmon to weigh it down; refrigerate 24 hours.

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Remove skillet; set aside. Uncover salmon; carefully turn salmon stack over. Cover loosely with plastic wrap.

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Place skillet on top of salmon, and refrigerate 24 hours.

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Remove skillet; set aside. Uncover salmon; carefully turn salmon stack over. Cover loosely with plastic wrap.

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Place skillet on top of salmon, and refrigerate 12 hours. Scrape off and discard dill and salt mixture; discard liquid. Rinse salmon.

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Cut salmon into (1/8-inch-thick) slices. Discard skin.

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Servings:

473milliliters

fresh dill sprigs 2Tbsps

grated lemon rind 680grams

center-cut salmon fillet, unskinned and cut in half crosswise 79milliliters

fine sea salt 79milliliters

sugar 0teaspoons

whole white peppercorns, crushed

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc

Salmon can be paired with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc. To decide on white or red, you should consider your seasoning and sauces. Chardonnay is a great friend to buttery, creamy dishes, while sauvignon blanc can complement herb or citrus-centric dishes. A light-bodied, low-tannin red such as the pinot noir goes great with broiled or grilled salmon. You could try Trentadue La Storia Chardonnay. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.3 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 20 dollars per bottle.