Tequila-Cured Salmon

Zingy tequila-marinated salmon cured for 48 hours, served with a creamy goat's cheese dip and pumpernickel bread.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 602.6 kcals 4820.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 44.5 grams 355.8 grams
Fat 22.3 grams 178.5 grams
Protein 30.7 grams 245.2 grams
Cook Time
3 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
Fruits
3
piece
Limes
zest only
1
piece
Lime
zest and juice
Liquids
300
ml
1
dash
Water
warm
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
300
g
1
tbsp
Mint
chopped fresh
1
tbsp
Lemonbalm
chopped
Seafood
1
kg
Salmon
side of salmon, skin on, pin-boned
Vegetables
4
piece
Red Chillis
finely chopped

Steps

  • Place salmon skin-side down on a tray lined with foil and clingfilm and pat dry.
  • Toast mustard and cumin seeds for 3 minutes, grind coarsely, and mix with chilli and lime zest.
  • Press the spice mixture firmly into the salmon flesh.
  • Mix salt, sugar, and tequila in a bowl and spread over the salmon.
  • Wrap salmon tightly in foil and clingfilm, weigh down with another tray and weights, then chill for 48 hours.
  • Combine the goat's cheese, yoghurt, water, herbs, and lime for the dip.
  • Thinly slice the salmon and serve with the dip and pumpernickel bread.