Gravad Lax

Cure salmon fillets in a mixture of dill, salt, sugar, and pepper before serving with a creamy mustard dressing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 343.3 kcals 6865 kcals
Carbohydrates 13.4 grams 268.5 grams
Fat 19.8 grams 395.2 grams
Protein 30.6 grams 612.4 grams
Cook Time
0 mins
Produces
20 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
250
g
Caster Sugar
For the cure
1
tsp
Caster Sugar
For the sauce
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
NutsSeeds
2.5
bunches
Dill
Fresh, roughly chopped
125
g
30
g
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
1
tbsp
Dill
Freshly chopped, for the sauce
OilsFats
Seafood
3
kg
Salmon
Whole, wild or organic, gutted and wiped clean; or sea trout

Steps

  • Fillet the salmon as close to the backbone as possible.
  • Mix the chopped dill, salt, sugar, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Spread a quarter of the mixture onto foil with a 15cm margin.
  • Place one fillet skin-side down on the mixture and cover with half of the remaining cure.
  • Top with the second fillet skin-side up and scatter the remaining cure over the skin.
  • Wrap the parcel tightly and place it on a weighted tray.
  • Turn the package daily for five to eight days.
  • Combine the dressing ingredients in a jar and shake to emulsify before serving.
  • Unwrap the fish and wipe off excess pickling liquid.
  • Slice the fish thinly and serve with the dressing and buttered brown bread.