GRAVLAX (SCANDINAVIAN CURED SALMON)
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, sugar, peppercorns, and allspice. Chop the stems and leaves of the dill. Lay a piece of the salmon, skin side down, on a piece of plastic wrap large enough to wrap both fillets. Sprinkle the fillet with half the spice mix, moisten with half of the cognac, if using, and cover with all the chopped dill. Cover the second fillet with the spice mix and cognac. Sandwich the 2 fillets together and tightly wrap in the plastic wrap. Make sure the fillets are held tightly closed with a good seal. Place the wrapped salmon on a plate and weigh it down with a 1-pound can or weight. Place in the refrigerator. Every 12 hours or so, open the package and baste the fish with the liquid that has formed around it. Let the salmon cure for at least 24 or up to 36 hours. When the salmon is ready, scrape the dill mixture off with a spoon and refrigerate the fish until ready to serve. To serve the gravlax; slice thin pieces at a 45-degree angle with a long, sharp narrow knife. Lay the gravlax out on a platter and serve it with black bread and a bit of mustard. The gravlax will stay fresh for a week wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator.
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Meherun Akter
[email protected]I love the way this gravlax looks on a platter. It's so colorful and elegant.
Yessenia Centeno
[email protected]This gravlax is the perfect appetizer for a special occasion. It's also a great way to show off your culinary skills.
Bainomugisha Derick
[email protected]I've never made gravlax before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm definitely going to make it again.
Akinola Latifat
[email protected]This gravlax is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny. It's so delicious and elegant.
Abdal Abbasi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but I love this gravlax! It's so flavorful and tender.
Alisia Wilson
[email protected]This gravlax is a great way to use up leftover salmon. It's also a great way to impress your friends and family.
Rowland Benstowe
[email protected]I've made this gravlax several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.
Haroon ji haroon
[email protected]This gravlax is the perfect combination of salty, sweet, and savory. It's a real crowd-pleaser.
Chrys Murphy
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, and you end up with a delicious and elegant dish.
Maryam Halai
[email protected]This gravlax is a great make-ahead appetizer. I made it the day before my party and it was perfect.
Bybe Dol
[email protected]I've never had gravlax before, but I'm definitely a fan now! This recipe is so easy to follow and the salmon turned out perfectly.
Leon Gonzales
[email protected]This gravlax is amazing! The salmon is so flavorful and tender. I love the combination of the dill, sugar, and salt.
Abdull Qadir
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try making gravlax at home, but I'm so glad I did! This recipe was easy to follow and the salmon turned out beautifully. It was the perfect appetizer for my dinner party.
MD Miraz
[email protected]This gravlax recipe is a keeper! It's so simple to make and the salmon turns out so delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
Dolores McGlotten
[email protected]I made this gravlax for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. It was so easy to make and the results were amazing. The salmon was perfectly cured and the flavors were out of this world.