Gourmet Gravlax: A Scandinavian Delicacy

Gourmet Gravlax: A Scandinavian Delicacy

1440 mins
medium
10 servings

Experience the exquisite taste of gravlax, a traditional Scandinavian cured salmon dish. This recipe provides a detailed guide to prepare a flavorful and impressive gravlax at home.

CuredGravlaxSalmon

Equipment Needed

  • Cutting board
  • Resealable Plastic Bags
  • Sharp Knife
  • Vacuum Sealer (optional)

Ingredients

  • 1.00 kgFresh Salmon Fillet (skin on)(Use a high-quality salmon fillet for best results.)
  • 0.10 kgCoarse Sugar(Provides sweetness and balances the salt.)
  • 0.05 kgCoarse Salt(Use kosher salt for optimal flavor.)
  • 1.00 tablespoonFreshly Ground Black Pepper(Adds a touch of spice.)
  • 0.05 kgFresh Dill(Finely chopped for garnish and flavor.)

Instructions

1

Thoroughly clean the salmon fillet, removing any bones and excess skin.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

2

Cut the salmon fillet into two equal portions.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Combine sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

4

Rub the spice mixture evenly over the salmon flesh.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Gently sprinkle fresh dill over the salmon.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

6

Place the salmon fillets skin-side down, flesh-side together, thick part against thin part.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Seal the salmon in a vacuum-sealed bag or a resealable plastic bag.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Place the bag in the refrigerator for 48 hours, turning the bag every 6-8 hours.

Estimated time: 1440 minutes

9

Remove the salmon from the bag and gently scrape off any excess dill and spices.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

10

Slice the gravlax thinly against the grain using a sharp knife.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

11

Serve immediately with your favorite accompaniments.

Estimated time: 2 minutes