JUNIPER-FLAVORED GRAVLAX

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Juniper-Flavored Gravlax image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h45m

Yield 12 to 16 first courses

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cracked white peppercorns
2 teaspoons juniper berries, crushed
2 pounds center-cut salmon fillet, skin on
3 bunches fresh dill
2 tablespoons gin

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the salt, sugar, peppercorns and juniper. Using your hands, rub 1 cup of the mixture all over the salmon. Transfer to a glass baking dish and cover with the remaining mixture. Scatter dill over the salmon and set aside at room temperature for 2 1/2 hours. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 to 5 days.
  • When ready to serve, remove plastic and discard dill. Transfer the salmon to a cutting board and drizzle with the gin. Slice thinly on the diagonal. Serve with bread and garnishes of choice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 171, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 176 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

Irfan Muaz
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Overall, I thought this was a great recipe and I would definitely recommend it to others.


Tyler Ford
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I would have liked the recipe to include more detailed instructions for curing the salmon.


Malik Sharoz
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Sana Tahir
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe.


Abubakar Waheed
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This was my first time making gravlax and it came out great! I'm definitely going to make it again.


Magdalena Willis
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I'm not a huge fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this gravlax. The juniper berries gave it a nice, subtle flavor.


Rochelle Vinson
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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper.


Sk Yohan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the gravlax turned out perfectly. The flavor was amazing - I especially loved the hint of juniper.


Nitu Gupta
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Absolutely delicious! I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it.


Lucy Mwangi
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I've had gravlax before, but this recipe takes it to the next level.


Jalbani Jal
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This recipe was incredibly easy to follow and resulted in a stunning dish that was perfect for a special occasion dinner.


Arslan Shani
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This gravlax recipe is a winner! The juniper berries add a unique and delicious flavor to the salmon.