Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Gravlax, a Nordic delicacy that has captivated taste buds for centuries. This cured salmon dish originates from the Nordic countries, where the cold climate and traditional preservation methods have birthed a culinary masterpiece. It is a versatile dish, often served as an appetizer, main course, or even a delightful snack. The curing process, which involves a mixture of salt, sugar, and herbs, enhances the salmon's natural flavors, resulting in a tender and flavorful fish. Accompanied by a zesty mustard sauce, Gravlax elevates any occasion, be it a festive gathering or an intimate dinner. This article presents two delectable recipes for Gravlax: the classic Gravlax with Mustard Sauce and a contemporary Gravlax with Citrus and Dill. Both recipes offer unique flavor profiles, catering to diverse palates. The classic Gravlax with Mustard Sauce embodies the traditional Nordic flavors, while the Gravlax with Citrus and Dill introduces a refreshing twist, balancing the richness of the salmon with vibrant citrus notes. Whichever recipe you choose, Gravlax promises an unforgettable culinary experience.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
GRAVLAX WITH MUSTARD SAUCE
Make this Gravlax with Mustard Sauce for tea time.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 3 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- With a mortar and pestle, mix together salt, sugar, 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, and pepper. Place salmon fillet in a large baking dish, skin-side down and rub salt mixture all over the flesh side of salmon. Cover with plastic wrap, add a weight, and cover the entire dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Combine the mustards, sugar and vinegar in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Process to combine, then add the oil drop by drop until the mixture is thick.
- Wipe off salt mixture from salmon and rinse under cold water; pat dry and return to a clean baking dish skin-side down. Drizzle salmon with olive oil and vodka and sprinkle with dill and remaining 2 teaspoons coriander seeds. Cover, weigh down, and refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Remove salmon from refrigerator and wipe off excess marinade (reserving dill for garnish). Slice salmon into 1/4-inch thick slices, removing skin; keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Serve on bread, topped with Mustard sauce and reserved dill.
SMOKED SALMON TARTINES WITH GRAVLAX SAUCE
Ina Garten takes avocado toast to a whole new level.
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place the toasted bread on a cutting board and overlap slices of avocado on each piece of bread, using a quarter to half an avocado for each, depending on the size of the avocado and the bread. Sprinkle the avocado with lemon juice, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place one large slice of salmon on top, ribboning it to fit. Drizzle with a tablespoon of the sauce.
- Garnish with some red onion, sprinkle with the dill fronds, salt and pepper, and serve with extra sauce on the side.
- Whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey mustard, whole-grain mustard, ground mustard, sugar and vinegar in a medium bowl. Combine the olive and grapeseed oils in a small measuring cup. Slowly add the oil mixture to the mustard mixture, whisking constantly, until emulsified. Stir in the dill and salt.
GRAVLAX AND MUSTARD SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time P3D
Yield 10 to 20 servings, depending o
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- With tweezers or pliers, pull out the intermuscular bones of salmon. In a non-reactive dish (glass, porcelain, enamel or stainless) large enough to accommodate the salmon without crowding, scatter half of the sliced onions and sprinkle half of the dill on the onions. In a small mixing bowl combine the salt, sugar, peppercorns and juniper berries and mix them well. Rub half of this mixture into the flesh side of the salmon and spoon rub half the juice and vanilla on the flesh; set the salmon, flesh side down on the dill and onions. Rub remaining salt mixture into skin side of salmon and remaining lemon juice mixture over that. Lay remaining dill on salmon, then cover with last of onion slices. Cover with plastic wrap, then weigh the salmon down with bricks, small iron skillets or canned goods. Cover the dish and weights with aluminum and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days. During the marination time, spoon the juices the salmon give off and marinade back over the salmon. After 2 to 3 days, or when ready to serve, remove salmon from the marinade and scrape off dill and onions from skin side, but leave it on for garnish from flesh side. Slice salmon as thinly as possible on diagonal toward tail and serve with mustard sauce. Or set slices of salmon with a dab of mustard sauce on black bread for hors d'oeuvres. To make sauce, mix two mustards, sugar and vinegar until pasty. With a wire wisk, slowly beat in oil until it forms a thick mayonnaise like mixture. Stir in chopped dill.
- for sauce: 1/2 cup dark prepared mustard, 2 teaspoons dry mustard, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup white cider vinegar,/ 2/3 cup vegetable oil and 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill.
GRAVLAX AND MUSTARD SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time P3D
Yield 10 to 20 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- With tweezers or pliers, pull out the inter-muscular bones of salmon. In a non-reactive dish (glass, porcelain, enamel or stainless) large enough to accommodate the salmon without crowding, scatter half of the sliced onions and sprinkle half of the dill on the onions. In a small mixing bowl combine the salt, sugar, peppercorns and juniper berries and mix them well. Rub half of this mixture into the flesh side of the salmon and spoon rub half the juice and vanilla on the flesh; set the salmon, flesh side down on the dill and onions. Rub remaining salt mixture into skin side of salmon and remaining lemon juice mixture over that. Lay remaining dill on salmon, then cover with last of onion slices. Cover with plastic wrap, then weigh the salmon down with bricks, small iron skillets or canned goods. Cover the dish and weights with aluminum and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days. During the marination time, spoon the juices the salmon give off and marinade back over the salmon. After 2 to 3 days, or when ready to serve, remove salmon from the marinade and scrape off dill and onions from skin side, but leave it on for garnish from flesh side.
- To make sauce, mix two mustards, sugar and vinegar until pasty. With a wire whisk, slowly beat in oil until it forms a thick mayonnaise like mixture. Stir in chopped dill.
- For the assembly: Slice salmon as thinly as possible on diagonal toward tail and serve with mustard sauce. Or set slices of salmon with a dab of mustard sauce on black bread for hors d'oeuvres.
GRAVLAX SAUCE
Steps:
- Whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey mustard, whole-grain mustard, ground mustard, sugar, and vinegar in a medium bowl. Combine the olive and grapeseed oils in a small measuring cup. Slowly add the oil mixture to the mustard mixture, whisking constantly, until emulsified. Stir in the dill and salt.
GRAVLAX WITH MUSTARD SAUCE
Steps:
- Make gravlax:
- Mix salt, sugar, and white peppercorns.
- Take a handful and rub it on both sides of the salmon. Place the salmon in a dish, and sprinkle the rest of the mix on top.
- Cover the salmon with dill, and let it stand for 6 hours at room temperature. Refrigerate for 24-30 hours, depending on how thick the salmon is.
- Make mustard sauce:
- Mix the mustard, sugar, and vinegar, and season with pinches of salt and pepper. Mix in the oil while you pour it in a steady stream. When the sauce has a mayonnaise-like consistency, stir in chopped dill.
- Slice the salmon off the skin in thin slices, and place them on a platter. Cut the skin in pieces, approximately 1/2" wide, and blacken them in a very hot cast-iron skillet. Decorate platter with lemon, dill, and skin.
GRAVLAX WITH MUSTARD SAUCE
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time P1DT6h
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix salt, sugar and white peppercorns. Take a handful and rub it on both sides of the salmon. Place the salmon in a dish and sprinkle the rest of the mix on top.
- Cover the salmon with dill and let it stand for six hours at room temperature.
- Put in the refrigerator for 24 to 30 hours, depending on how thick the salmon is.
- To serve:
- Slice the salmon off the skin in thin slices, and place them on a platter. Cut the skin in pieces, approximately 1/2-inch wide, and blacken the skins in a very hot cast iron skillet.
- Decorate the platter with lemon, dill and skin.
- Mix the mustards, sugar and vinegar and season with pinches of salt and pepper. Mix in the oil while you pour it in a steady stream. When the sauce has a mayonnaise-like consistency, stir in the chopped dill.
GRAVLAX WITH MUSTARD AND DILL SAUCE
For a lovely light appetizer whisk up a tempting mustard and dill sauce to complement traditional salmon gravadlax.
Provided by English_Rose
Categories Scandinavian
Time 10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the mustard, sugar, vinegar, lemon juice and egg yolk in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add the oil drop by drop to begin with; continue adding in a steady stream, until the sauce becomes thick and smooth, whisking constantly.
- Stir in the dill and season to taste.
- Cut the gravlax into thin slices, discarding the skin (gravlax is traditionally served thicker than smoked salmon).
- Place 3-4 slices on each serving plate and add a spoonful of the sauce on the side.
- Serve straight away with rye bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.1, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 23.6, Sodium 43, Carbohydrate 1.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 0.5
GRAVLAX WITH SWEET MUSTARD SAUCE
This cold-cured fish and popular appetizer needs to stand in the refrigerator for at least one day, so plan ahead. The resulting fresh, delicate taste will be worth the wait.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time P2D
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse salmon; pat dry with paper towels. Trim excess fat and bones, and pull out pin bones using kitchen tweezers.
- Combine fennel, sugar, salt, lemon zest, peppercorns, and caraway seeds. Line a rimmed baking sheet with plastic wrap.
- Spread a quarter of the curing mixture onto plastic wrap. Place 1 salmon piece, skin side down, on top. Rub salmon with half the remaining curing mixture, and drizzle with aquavit. Top with remaining salmon, skin side up, and rub with remaining curing mixture.
- Wrap salmon tightly in the plastic wrap. Set a baking sheet on top of salmon, and weigh down sheet with cans or bricks. Refrigerate, flipping salmon halfway through, for 1 to 2 days (the longer the fish cures, the denser the flesh will be).
- Unwrap salmon; discard liquid, and wipe off remaining curing mixture. Thinly slice salmon on the bias with a long, thin knife. Spread sweet mustard sauce on bread. Top with gravlax, onion, and fennel.
Tips:
- To ensure the best flavor and texture, use fresh, high-quality salmon fillets. Look for fillets that are firm and have a vibrant color.
- The curing process for gravlax typically takes 24 to 36 hours, but the exact time may vary depending on the thickness of the fillets and your personal taste preferences. It is important to cure the salmon for the full amount of time to ensure that it is properly preserved.
- When making the mustard sauce, use a good-quality mustard that has a bold flavor. Dijon mustard is a popular choice, but you can also use other types of mustard, such as whole-grain mustard or horseradish mustard.
- Gravlax is a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or snack. It is often served with rye bread, crackers, or blinis. You can also use gravlax to make sushi or poke bowls.
- Gravlax is a perishable food, so it is important to store it properly. Once cured, gravlax can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze gravlax for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Gravlax is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its bold flavors and versatile serving options, gravlax is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give gravlax a try. You won't be disappointed!
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