Gravad Lax with Sweet Mustard and Dill Sauce

Cured salmon fillets flavored with dill, sugar, and spices, served with a homemade sweet mustard and dill emulsion sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 585.1 kcals 5850.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 11.3 grams 112.5 grams
Fat 43.6 grams 435.8 grams
Protein 37 grams 370.2 grams
Cook Time
0 mins
Produces
10 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
75
g
Caster Sugar
for curing mixture
1
tbsp
Caster Sugar
for sauce
CondimentsSauces
2
tbsp
Dijon Mustard
for sauce
Dairy
1
piece
Egg Yolk
large
GrainsCereals
1
piece
Rye Bread
to serve
NutsSeeds
100
g
Rock Salt
coarse
1
tbsp
2
bunches
Dill
fresh, finely chopped
1
tbsp
Dill
fresh, chopped, for sauce
1
tsp
Salt
to taste
1
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
150
ml
Groundnut Oil
vegetable oil alternative
Seafood
1800
g
Salmon Fillets
two fillets, skin on, scaled and pin bones removed

Steps

  • Combine the rock salt, 75g sugar, and crushed white peppercorns in a bowl.
  • Stir in half of the chopped dill.
  • Line a large shallow dish with cling film.
  • Spread a quarter of the curing mix in the dish and place one salmon fillet on top, skin side down.
  • Spread half of the remaining mixture over the fish and top with the second fillet, skin side up.
  • Apply the last of the mixture to the top and wrap the salmon tightly in cling film.
  • Weight the salmon down in the fridge for 2 to 3 days, turning it every 6 hours.
  • Unwrap the salmon, rinse off the cure with cold water, and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place one fillet on fresh cling film, cover with the remaining dill, top with the second fillet, and chill for 6 hours.
  • Whisk mustard, 1 tbsp sugar, vinegar, and egg yolk in a bowl to make the sauce.
  • Gradually whisk in the oil until the sauce reaches a thick, smooth consistency.
  • Stir in 1 tbsp chopped dill and season with salt and pepper.
  • Carve the salmon into thin slices without the skin.
  • Plate several slices per person with a spoonful of mustard sauce.
  • Serve immediately with rye bread.