Homemade Gravad Lax with Cucumber Salad and Mustard Sauce

Cure salmon fillets in a sugar, salt, and dill paste, then serve with chilled cucumber salad and mustard dressing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 455.1 kcals 1820.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 36.3 grams 145.2 grams
Fat 22.1 grams 88.5 grams
Protein 26.5 grams 105.8 grams
Cook Time
0 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tsp
Caster Sugar
for cucumber salad
2
tsp
Caster Sugar
for sauce
CondimentsSauces
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon Juice
a squeeze
Liquids
2
tbsp
Schnapps
could also use gin or vodka
NutsSeeds
70
g
Sea Salt
flaky
2
tsp
White Pepper
freshly ground
100
g
Dill
fresh
1
tsp
Sea Salt
for cucumber salad
1
tsp
Dill
dried
OilsFats
Seafood
500
g
Salmon Fillet
centre-cut, skin-on, bones removed
Vegetables
1
piece
Cucumber
peeled and thinly sliced

Steps

  • Blend sugar, salt, alcohol, pepper, and fresh dill into a paste.
  • Spread half the paste in a container and place the salmon flesh-side down on top.
  • Cover the salmon with the remaining paste, seal, and refrigerate for 48 hours while turning occasionally.
  • Mix cucumber salad ingredients and macerate in the fridge for one hour.
  • Drain cucumber liquid and chill the salad until it is very cold.
  • Whisk mustard, lemon juice, sugar, salt, pepper, and dried dill together.
  • Slowly whisk in the oil until the dressing reaches a thick consistency.
  • Rinse the cured salmon under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Thinly slice the fish at an angle and serve with the salad and sauce.