Confit of Salmon with Cucumber Salad and Horseradish Cream

Succulent confit salmon fillets served with a refreshing cucumber salad and a tangy horseradish cream garnish.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 510.1 kcals 2040.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 5.2 grams 20.8 grams
Fat 44.6 grams 178.5 grams
Protein 22.1 grams 88.4 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
7.5
ml
Sugar
for curing
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
Fruits
5
ml
Lemon Zest
finely chopped
2
drops
NutsSeeds
7.5
ml
Salt
for curing
1
pinch
5
ml
Dill
chopped
OilsFats
500
ml
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
to confit the salmon
45
ml
Sunflower Oil
non-scented
Seafood
400
g
Salmon Fillet
wild, 4 portions of 100g each
15
ml
Trout Eggs
or salmon eggs, for garnish
Vegetables
5
ml
Horseradish
freshly grated, optional
1
piece
Cucumber
peeled and de-seeded

Steps

  • Mix salmon fillets with salt, pepper, dill, and lemon zest in a bowl.
  • Marinate the fish for 30 minutes before washing, drying, and refrigerating.
  • Slice cucumber thinly, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Rinse cucumber, dry it, and toss with vinegar, oil, dill, and pepper.
  • Combine the horseradish cream ingredients and season to preference.
  • Heat olive oil to 55°C in a pan.
  • Submerge salmon in oil and maintain a temperature of 45°C for 18 minutes.
  • Center the cucumber salad on plates and top with a salmon fillet.
  • Drizzle horseradish cream around the fish and garnish with dill and trout eggs.