GRAVLAX (SCANDINAVIAN CURED SALMON)
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, sugar, peppercorns, and allspice. Chop the stems and leaves of the dill. Lay a piece of the salmon, skin side down, on a piece of plastic wrap large enough to wrap both fillets. Sprinkle the fillet with half the spice mix, moisten with half of the cognac, if using, and cover with all the chopped dill. Cover the second fillet with the spice mix and cognac. Sandwich the 2 fillets together and tightly wrap in the plastic wrap. Make sure the fillets are held tightly closed with a good seal. Place the wrapped salmon on a plate and weigh it down with a 1-pound can or weight. Place in the refrigerator. Every 12 hours or so, open the package and baste the fish with the liquid that has formed around it. Let the salmon cure for at least 24 or up to 36 hours. When the salmon is ready, scrape the dill mixture off with a spoon and refrigerate the fish until ready to serve. To serve the gravlax; slice thin pieces at a 45-degree angle with a long, sharp narrow knife. Lay the gravlax out on a platter and serve it with black bread and a bit of mustard. The gravlax will stay fresh for a week wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator.
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Gracie Cantu
[email protected]Gravlax is one of my favorite dishes. I'm always looking for new recipes to try.
Khirul Islam
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Skies Ryan
[email protected]This is the best gravlax recipe I've ever tried. Thanks for sharing!
Eastern Canada
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make this recipe again.
Massilia Blgg
[email protected]Gravlax is a great dish to serve at a party or potluck.
Shahzeb Asim
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The saltiness of the salmon, the sweetness of the sugar, and the dill are all perfectly balanced.
Tulasi Manandhar
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover salmon.
nereida manuel
[email protected]I also like to use gravlax in salads or as a topping for pizza.
Jasmine Perez
[email protected]Gravlax is such a versatile dish. I love it on blinis with crème fraîche and red onion.
Saqib Aqib
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'd never made gravlax before, but I'm so glad I did. It was surprisingly easy to make and the salmon was absolutely delicious.
Ghni rahman Ghni rahman
[email protected]This recipe is a great introduction to gravlax. It's simple to follow and the results are delicious.
Larinda Pacheco
[email protected]I've tried many gravlax recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.
Himali Chathurangani
[email protected]This gravlax recipe is a keeper! The salmon turned out perfectly cured, with a delicate flavor and a silky texture.