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Gravlax recipe

Gravlax Recipe

Fish is a great source of protein and has low levels of cholesterol. There are numerous varieties of fish and numerous ways to have them as a meal. One of the most popular varieties of fish is salmon. The majority of seafood lovers love it.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 1 hour
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Scandinavian
Servings 8
Calories 121 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds Salmon Fillets (bones removed)
  • 4 tablespoons Sea Salt
  • 3 tablespoons Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Pepper
  • 1 bunch Dill (chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons Vodka

Instructions
 

  • Take a baking dish and cover it with plastic wrap. Cut the salmon fillets in half-length, with its skin down and place them on the half side of the dish. In a small bowl, mix sugar, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle this mixture over the salmon. Add dill over it to cover. In the end, pour some vodka over the mixture.
  • Now, sprinkle the remaining mixture over the remaining salmon and place it on the dish with skin side up. Wrap the salmon with plastic wrap. Take a board and place it on the fish and put some heavy object on it. 
  • Put this in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Turn them every 12 hours. 
  • Hold the fillets carefully and brush off all the salt, sugar and dill from the salmon. Chop it into thin slices.
  • Once done, they are ready to serve.

Video

Brad Makes Gravlax (Cured Salmon) | It's Alive | Bon Appétit

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.9g | Protein: 11.4g | Fat: 6.2g | Cholesterol: 33.5mg | Sodium: 1355.5mg
Keyword Gravlax, Scandinavian, Scandinavian Cuisine
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