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
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md shapon
[email protected]This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth the splurge. The salmon is so delicious and the citrus marinade really makes it special.
chisom timothy Okafor
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to add some variety to my weeknight meals.
Urziey soeft Camie bwoy
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Sky Gallinger
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and I'm always happy with the results. It's a great way to impress your guests.
Evanso Musiq
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover salmon. Just flake the salmon and add it to the marinade.
Ronaldo Williams
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can serve the salmon with a variety of sides, depending on your taste.
TheOreoMan
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.
Muhammad Naveed Rehmani
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of salmon, but this recipe changed my mind. The citrus marinade really makes a difference.
Joseph Mollick
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves salmon. It's a great way to enjoy this healthy and delicious fish.
Tara Smith
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.
Deegan Jorgensen
[email protected]I've tried many citrus-cured salmon recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are just perfect.
Raju Bista
[email protected]I made this salmon for my family and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.
Rambishwas Yadav
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
MD Feros
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The salmon was amazing!
Khan Idrees
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even a beginner cook can make this dish and it will turn out great.
Moon garcia
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The salmon was delicious and the citrus marinade really added a lot of flavor.
Rimsha Khan
[email protected]I've made this salmon several times now and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make and the results are always impressive.
Priscila Brandt
[email protected]This citrus-cured salmon was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the salmon was so moist and tender. I will definitely be making this again.