Salmon Gravlax with Gin

Luxurious cured salmon prepared with gin, lime zest, and fresh dill, weighted and chilled for several days.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 404.2 kcals 4850.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 25.9 grams 310.4 grams
Fat 21.8 grams 262 grams
Protein 33.8 grams 405.2 grams
Cook Time
0 mins
Produces
12 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Fruits
2
piece
Lime
zest only
1
piece
Lemon
cut into wedges for serving
GrainsCereals
1
loaf
Rye Bread
for serving
Liquids
100
ml
NutsSeeds
400
g
Sea Salt
coarse
1
tbsp
1
tbsp
Black Pepper
cracked
150
g
Dill
fresh, roughly chopped
Seafood
2
kg
Salmon
centre-cut pieces, skin on, pin-bones removed
Vegetables
1
portion
Green Salad
lightly dressed, for serving

Steps

  • Remove any pin-bones from the salmon fillets.
  • Mix the salt, muscovado sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl.
  • Grind the seeds and pepper to a powder using a pestle and mortar.
  • Stir the ground seeds, lime zest, gin, and chopped dill into the sugar mixture.
  • Place one salmon fillet skin-side down on a large piece of aluminium foil.
  • Spread the salt mixture over the fillet and top with the second fillet skin-side up.
  • Wrap tightly in foil and pierce small holes to allow liquid to drain.
  • Sandwich the fish between two baking trays and weigh down with heavy weights.
  • Chill in the fridge for 2 to 3 days, turning the package periodically.
  • Scrape off the salt, slice very thinly on the diagonal, and serve.