Best 4 Citrus Cured Salmon Recipes
**Citrus-Cured Salmon: A Flavorful and Versatile Dish**
Citrus-cured salmon is a delectable dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its vibrant flavors and zesty aroma. This culinary masterpiece is not only a feast for the senses but also a versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed in various ways. Whether you prefer it as an appetizer, main course, or even a delightful addition to your brunch spread, citrus-cured salmon is sure to impress. This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes that guide you through the art of creating this delectable dish. From classic curing techniques to innovative flavor combinations, these recipes provide a culinary journey that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. Get ready to embark on a flavor-filled adventure as we explore the world of citrus-cured salmon.
CITRUS-CURED SALMON
Serve this salmon on toasted baguette slices topped with finely chopped red onion and chives, grated lemon zest, and creme fraiche for a delicious canape. This recipe comes from Michael Ruhlman's "Ruhlman's Twenty."
Provided by Martha Stewart
Yield Makes 2 to 2 1/2 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir salt and sugar to combine. In another small bowl, combine orange, lemon and lime zest; set aside.
- Place a sheet of parchment paper-lined aluminum foil, large enough to extend beyond the length of the salmon, on work surface. Spread one-third the salt mixture in center of parchment-lined foil; place salmon skin-side down on salt bed. Sprinkle zest mixture evenly over salmon and top with remaining salt mixture; salmon should be completely covered.
- Fold foil up to contain salt; place a second sheet of parchment paper-lined aluminum foil over salmon and firmly crimp sheets together to form a tight package in which salt mixture is in contact with all surfaces of salmon. Transfer salmon packet to a baking sheet. Set a pan or large dish on top of salmon; top with cans or bricks to weight down. Transfer to refrigerator; refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Unwrap salmon and remove it from salt mixture. Rinse salmon and pat dry using paper towels. Set salmon on a rack or paper towel-lined tray and refrigerate 8 to 24 hours more.
CITRUS-CURED SALMON
This 24-hour method will transform uncooked salmon into a side of firm, silky fish. Buy the best you can afford.
Categories Bon Appétit Appetizer Salmon Citrus Fish No-Cook Brunch Spring Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine salt, granulated sugar, brown sugar, peppercorns, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Spread half of curing mix in the center of a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet roughly the same size as the fish. Place fish, skin side down, on curing mixture. Spread lemon zest, lime zest, and orange zest evenly over fish; cover with remaining curing mixture. Bring edges of foil up and over salmon and crimp to enclose. Place another baking sheet on top of salmon and weigh down with several large cans or a heavy pot. Chill, unwrapping and flipping fish halfway through, 24 hours.
- Rinse fish and pat dry; place, skin side down, on a cutting board. Using your longest, sharpest knife and wiping down blade with a moist towel between slices, cut on a diagonal 1/8"-1/4" thick, leaving skin behind.
- Do Ahead
- Salmon can be cured 3 days ahead. Cover tightly and chill.
CITRUS-CURED SALMON
Now that I know how to cure salmon, I will never buy lox-style salmon again. This is great on a bagel or on brown bread with either cream cheese or creme fraiche and the usual garnishes of sliced tomato, red onion, and capers Served on a platter with additional grated citrus atop the cured salmon makes for an elegant presentation for serving a crowd. Please note, the format here does not want to accept singular "fillet" and is stating "fillets." However, a whole side of salmon fillet is used in one big piece, not several fillets. Happy Cooking!
Provided by French Terrine
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 1 large cured fillet of salmon, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Wash and blot dry the salmon fillet, removing pin bones. Fillets can have skin either on or off, as the skin can be removed later.
- Because lots of fluid will be drawn off the fish while curing, using a deep platter or baking dish (large enough to accommodate the salmon fillet) is essential. Line the platter/baking dish horizontally and vertically with two pieces of plastic wrap, long enough for wrapping the salmon and overlapping the edges.
- Thoroughly combine citrus zests with salt and sugar.
- Place salmon skin side down atop the plastic wrap in the serving platter.
- Thoroughly massage the citrus/salt/sugar cure into fleshy side of fish.
- Bringing sides of plastic up, tightly seal the salmon in the plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2--3 days. (Usually two days is enough) Due to the large amount of fluid drawn out of the fish, it will become very firm. Some recipes advise weighting it down, but I have not done so.
- Once removed from the plastic wrap, thoroughly rinse cure from salmon and using a sharp knife, remove the skin.
- Wrap in plastic film again and place in freezer for 12 hours.
- Remove from freezer, unwrap from plastic film and slice thinly by holding a sharp knife almost parallel to counter, slicing on the diagonal of the fillet, almost shaving.
- Enjoy in your favorite recipe using lox-style salmon. Toss with pasta in a cream sauce, top a pizza crust and add goat cheese, dill, and scallion. Serve in hearty scooped out cucumber cups with cream cream cheese and dill. Or just enjoy plain with brown bread, butter or mayo, slivered red onion, sliced tomato, and capers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.5, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 20.9, Sodium 5692.9, Carbohydrate 10, Sugar 10, Protein 9.3
CITRUS CURED SALMON
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine all spices including salt and sugars in a bowl.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, put half the sugar, salt, spice mix on foil and lay salmon on it skin side down.
- Put all grated citrus on the salmon and top with remaining sugar, salt, spice mix.
- Bring foil up and tightly enclose the salmon. Put a small baking sheet on top of the foil and weight down with a pot or heavy object.
- Chill for 24 hours, unwrapping and turning fish half way through.
- Rinse fish and pat dry, place skin side down on cutting board and thinly slice on diagonal
- Can be made 3 days ahead
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality salmon for the best results.
- Make sure the salmon is completely covered by the curing mixture.
- Cure the salmon in a cool, dark place for at least 24 hours, but no longer than 3 days.
- Rinse the salmon well before serving.
- Serve the salmon with your favorite garnishes, such as capers, onions, and dill.
Conclusion:
Citrus-cured salmon is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great way to use up leftover salmon, and it's also a healthy and affordable option. If you're looking for a new way to enjoy salmon, give this recipe a try.
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