GRAVLAX WITH SWEET MUSTARD SAUCE

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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

1 side skin-on wild salmon (about 3 pounds), halved crosswise
2 cups fennel fronds or fresh dill, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup coarse salt
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped lemon zest
1 1/2 teaspoons whole pink or black peppercorns, crushed
1 tablespoon caraway seeds, crushed (optional)
1 tablespoon aquavit or vodka
Sweet Mustard Sauce(optional)
1 loaf pumpernickel bread, thinly sliced and crusts removed
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 fennel bulb or cucumber (peeled and seeded), thinly sliced

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.

Christine Broderick
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This gravlax is the perfect combination of salty, sweet, and tangy. I love serving it with a variety of toppings, like capers, onions, and tomatoes.


DR Rovin
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been wanting to try gravlax for a long time, but I was intimidated by the process. This recipe is so easy to follow, and the gravlax turned out perfectly.


Dany Temp
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make, and the results are always delicious. Gravlax is the perfect appetizer for any party or gathering.


Anita CH
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This is the best gravlax I've ever had! The fish is so tender and flavorful, and the sweet mustard sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Pietro M
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I love gravlax! The curing process really mellows out the flavor of the fish, and the sweet mustard sauce is delicious. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Arush gamer
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This gravlax is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love serving it with a variety of toppings, like capers, onions, and tomatoes.


Deb Sanchez
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I've been making gravlax for years, and this is by far the best recipe I've tried. The sweet mustard sauce is the perfect complement to the fish.


Md Asad islam
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This gravlax is amazing! The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the fish is so tender. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Amara Chi
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I recently made this gravlax for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got rave reviews. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


R Sajjad R ALL IN ONE
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Gravlax is one of my favorite dishes to make for special occasions. It's so impressive and delicious, and it's always a hit with my guests. I usually serve it with blinis and crème fraîche.


Amir Malhi
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I love making gravlax at home! It's so easy to do, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I like to use a variety of herbs and spices in my gravlax, depending on what I have on hand. Dill, juniper berries, and citrus zest are all great options.


Regan
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This was my first time making gravlax, and it turned out perfectly! The instructions were easy to follow, and the fish turned out moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ahmad Zahoor
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I've made this gravlax several times, and it's always a hit! The flavors are incredible, and the fish is so tender and flavorful. I highly recommend trying this recipe.