Heart-Healthy Classic Gravlax
Elevate your appetizer game with this *Heart-Healthy Classic Gravlax* recipe, a Scandinavian-inspired delicacy that's as delightful as it is nutritious. Featuring fresh salmon fillet cured to perfection with a harmonious blend of sea salt, brown sugar, black pepper, and aromatic dill, this recipe integrates bright notes of lemon zest and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil for an irresistible flavor profile. With no cooking required, this easy-to-prepare recipe transforms simple ingredients into thinly sliced, melt-in-your-mouth gravlax that’s perfect for pairing with rye bread, cream cheese, or crisp veggies. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep and fully cured in 36-48 hours, this homemade gravlax is an impressive yet heart-healthy choice for gatherings or gourmet snacking. Keywords: homemade gravlax recipe, heart-healthy seafood, Scandinavian cuisine, cured salmon recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh salmon fillet
- 1 bunch fresh dill
- 0.5 cup sea salt
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
Begin by inspecting the salmon for any pin bones. Remove any with tweezers if necessary.
In a bowl, combine the sea salt, brown sugar, and freshly cracked black pepper.
Chop the bunch of dill finely and add it to the salt and sugar mixture.
Add lemon zest to the bowl and mix everything well to form the curing mixture.
Place a large piece of plastic wrap on a baking sheet. Lay the salmon skin-side down on the plastic wrap.
Rub the curing mixture evenly over the flesh of the salmon, ensuring it's well coated.
Drizzle the top of the salmon with the extra-virgin olive oil.
Wrap the salmon tightly with the plastic wrap and place another baking sheet on top of it. Weigh it down with cans or another heavy object.
Refrigerate the salmon for 36-48 hours to cure, turning it over once halfway through.
Once cured, unwrap the salmon and gently brush off the curing mixture, avoiding rinsing to preserve the flavor.
Slice the gravlax thinly at an angle, leaving the skin behind, and serve as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2076 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.4 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 554 mg | 185% | |
| Sodium | 57156 mg | 2485% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.4 g | ||
| Protein | 233.6 g | 467% | |
| Vitamin D | 83.9 mcg | 420% | |
| Calcium | 312 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 5137 mg | 109% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
