Salmon Gravlax

Name: Salmon Gravlax
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Nordic, Scandinavian, European
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 Tbsp black peppercorns; 2 Tbsps cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons cognac; 59 milliliters chopped dill sprigs; 237 milliliters fresh dill sprigs, chopped; 237 milliliters fresh fennel fronds, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons fennel seeds; 237 milliliters granulated sugar; 118 milliliters grapeseed oil; 59 milliliters honey mustard; 118 milliliters light brown sugar; 1 side of salmon with skin, about 3 pounds, pin bones removed; 1 teaspoons salt; 283 grams sea salt; 1 Tbsp white peppercorns; 59 milliliters

The recipe Salmon Gravlax could satisfy your Scandinavian craving in approximately 45 minutes. This recipe makes 4 servings with 726 calories, 11g of protein, and 37g of fat each. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of akavit, akavit, akavit, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian diet.

Instructions

Lightly toast peppercorns and fennel seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until aromatic, 1 minute.

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Fennel Seeds

Peppercorns

Toast

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Transfer to a mortar with a pestle and finely grind.

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Mortar And Pestle

Mix pepper, fennel, salt and sugars together in a medium bowl. Rub fish all over with the spices.

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Fennel

Pepper

Spices

Fish

Salt

Dry Seasoning Rub

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Bowl

Line a long baking pan or rimmed platter with plastic wrap.

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Wrap

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Plastic Wrap

Baking Pan

Place half the dill sprigs and half the fennel fronds over plastic wrap. Arrange salmon, skin-side down on dill.

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Fennel

Salmon

Dill

Wrap

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Sprinkle Akavit over salmon. Top with remaining dill and fennel fronds.

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Fennel

Salmon

Dill

Cover with additional plastic wrap, sealing the fish.

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Fish

Wrap

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Place a heavy pan or tray on fish. Weigh down pan with cans or bottles. Refrigerate for 2-3 days.

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Fish

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To serve, remove fish from refrigerator.

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Fish

Remove plastic wrap.

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Wrap

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Pour off collected juices and wipe off excess brine and dill. Slice diagonally from one corner of the salmon towards the center of the fillet.

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Salmon

Brine

Dill

To serve, fold a slice of salmon on french bread or toasted brioche. Smear with a spoonful of Honey Dill Mustard and garnish with a dill sprig.

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Brioche

Mustard

Salmon

Honey

Dill

Whisk mustard, vinegar and cognac together in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in oil to emulsify. Stir in dill, pepper and salt.

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Vinegar

Cognac

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Servings:

1teaspoon

freshly ground black pepper 1Tbsp

black peppercorns 2Tbsps

cider vinegar 2teaspoons

cognac 59milliliters

chopped dill sprigs 237milliliters

fresh dill sprigs, chopped 237milliliters

fresh fennel fronds, finely chopped 2teaspoons

fennel seeds 237milliliters

granulated sugar 118milliliters

grapeseed oil 59milliliters

honey mustard 118milliliters

light brown sugar 1

side of salmon with skin, about 3 pounds, pin bones removed 1teaspoons

salt 283grams

sea salt 1Tbsp

white peppercorns 59milliliters

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc

Salmon works really well 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. One wine you could try is A to Z Chardonnay. It has 4.2 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 15 dollars.