TEQUILA CURED SALMON

Tequila Cured Salmon image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time P2DT45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 35

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Ingredients

One 2-pound salmon fillet, skin on
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon pureed canned chipotle in adobo
Zest of 3 limes, grated
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups kosher salt
2 cups light brown sugar
2 cups tequila
Pickled Red Onions, recipe follows
Herbed Goat Cream Cheese, recipe follows
Roasted Jalapeno-Cilantro Cream Cheese, recipe follows
Capers
Sliced ripe beefsteak tomatoes
Sesame, everything, poppy seed bagels
1 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 ounces goat cheese
2 tablespoons milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 jalapeno chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded and finely diced

Steps:

On top of a layer of aluminum foil and plastic wrap (enough to make a pouch), put the salmon on a baking sheet skin-side down. Pat the top dry with paper towels. Combine the coriander, mustard and cumin seeds in a small saute pan over low heat and toast, stirring constantly until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove, let cool slightly and coarsely grind in a coffee grinder.
Spread the chipotle over the top of the salmon fillet. Sprinkle the ground spices, lime zest and cilantro over and press into the flesh. Combine the salt and brown sugar in a bowl, drizzle with the tequila and then spread evenly over the salmon. Tightly wrap the salmon in the plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Place another baking sheet on top of the salmon and weigh down with bricks wrapped in foil or a heavy cutting board. Refrigerate for 48 hours.
Remove the salmon from the refrigerator and scrape off the curing ingredients. When cured, the fish should have a raw appearance and a firm but not hard texture. Slice the salmon against the grain paper thin and serve with accompaniments of choice.
Serving Suggestions: .
Combine the vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, coriander seeds, mustard seeds and peppercorns in a small saucepan over high heat. Cook until the sugar and salt is dissolved. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
Put the onions in a medium bowl, pour the vinegar mixture over and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 48 hours before serving.
Combine the cream cheese, goat cheese, milk and salt and pepper to taste in a food processor and process until smooth and fluffy. Scrape into a bowl and fold in the scallions and dill.;
Combine the cream cheese, milk and salt and pepper to taste in a food processor and process until smooth and fluffy. Scrape into a bowl and fold in the cilantro and jalapeno.;

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Muss Suleiman

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This is the best cured salmon recipe I've ever tried. Thanks for sharing!

Olamide Ayomide (Smart Heart)

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I'm definitely going to make this recipe again. It's a keeper!

Dipesh Khadka

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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make and looks very impressive.

Osula Omorovbiye

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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fish.

Jack Forster

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This is a great recipe for a summer party. The tequila-cured salmon is light and refreshing.

Dayan Ahmed

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I love the fact that this recipe uses tequila. It gives the salmon a really unique flavor.

Favour Eboh

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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and looks very elegant.

Keano Keano

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I've never had tequila-cured salmon before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It's a unique and delicious way to enjoy salmon.

Joym Gr

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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the tequila-cured salmon.

ajs style

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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.

Kojo Carta

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I'm not usually a fan of cured salmon, but this recipe changed my mind. The tequila cure was amazing and the salmon was so tender and flavorful.

abush behredin

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This was the best cured salmon I've ever had. The tequila cure was perfect and the salmon was cooked to perfection.

Raju Rk official RK

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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves salmon.

Fawas Robiu

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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make and looks very impressive.

Navi Acab

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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The tequila, lime, and cilantro really brighten up the salmon.

Ogunyeye Omolade

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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.

Janshir Khan

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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of tequila, but I'm so glad I did. The tequila flavor is very subtle and it really complements the salmon.