Home-Cured Salmon with Pickled Ginger and Wasabi Dressing

Cured salmon fillets paired with a sharp wasabi dressing, cucumber salad, and caramelised focaccia croutons for a sophisticated appetizer.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1208.1 kcals 4832.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 58.8 grams 235 grams
Fat 83.2 grams 332.6 grams
Protein 56.2 grams 224.8 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
200
g
Caster Sugar
for curing mixture
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
2
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
zest and juice
0.5
piece
Orange
zest and juice
GrainsCereals
2
piece
Focaccia
medium-sized, ready-made, cubed
Liquids
200
ml
NutsSeeds
110
g
Sea Salt Flakes
good quality
110
g
1
bunch
Dill
small bunch, chopped
OilsFats
110
ml
Olive Oil
for dressing
Other
3
piece
Egg Whites
free-range
Seafood
1
kg
Salmon Fillet
trimmed, skin scored, cut into four equal pieces
10
g
Fish Roe
wasabi-flavoured
Vegetables
75
g
Charlotte Potatoes
cooked and diced

Steps

  • Place salmon fillets in a deep dish and combine all other curing ingredients in a bowl.
  • Pour the curing mixture over the salmon fillets in the dish.
  • Weight down the salmon with a smaller dish and a heavy object to flatten.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 days, turning the fillets twice daily.
  • Rinse the salmon, pat dry, and carve into thin slices.
  • Blend egg components, mustard, wasabi, vinegars, and sugar into a purée.
  • Gradually whisk in olive and grapeseed oils until the dressing thickens then season.
  • Blend dill and oils into a fine purée to create dill oil.
  • Carve 20 balls from the peeled cucumbers using a melon baller.
  • Toss cucumber balls with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 50ml sparkling water.
  • Microwave the cucumber mixture for one minute and drain.
  • Mix cooked potato cubes with the cucumber and lemon vinaigrette.
  • Fry focaccia cubes in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until golden.
  • Caramelise caster sugar in a pan and coat the fried croutons.
  • Stir in lemon zest, juice, and remaining oil to finish the croutons.
  • Assemble plates with dressing, ginger, fennel, roe, salad, salmon, and garnish with dill oil and cress.