Whisky-Cured Salmon with Beetroot and Blinis

Home-cured salmon served with fluffy homemade blinis, tangy whisky-glazed beetroot, and cooling crème fraîche.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 524 kcals 5240 kcals
Carbohydrates 44.6 grams 445.8 grams
Fat 26.5 grams 265.2 grams
Protein 24.1 grams 240.5 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
10 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
7
g
Instant Yeast
one sachet
1
tsp
Sugar
for the blinis
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
250
ml
50
g
GrainsCereals
Liquids
100
ml
Whisky
for the cure
50
ml
Whisky
for the beetroot
NutsSeeds
150
g
1
tsp
Salt
for the blinis
3
piece
Cloves
whole
Other
2
piece
Egg Whites
free-range
Seafood
1
side
Salmon
side of salmon
Vegetables
10
piece
Beetroot
cooked and cubed
1
bunch
Mustard Cress
or micro herbs for garnish

Steps

  • Place salmon on cling film and coat with sea salt, sugar, and whisky.
  • Wrap the fish tightly and refrigerate for 12 hours.
  • Wash off the salt rub and slice the salmon thinly.
  • Whisk flour, yeast, milk, salt, and sugar and prove in a warm place for one hour.
  • Simmer redcurrant jelly, cloves, whisky, and vinegar until reduced by half.
  • Strain the liquid, whisk in mustard, and stir through the beetroot.
  • Whisk egg whites to stiff peaks and fold into the proved batter.
  • Melt butter in a pan and cook tablespoons of batter until golden on both sides.
  • Drain blinis on kitchen paper and keep warm.
  • Serve salmon with blinis, beetroot, crème fraîche, and herbs.