Salted Salmon
Transform your seafood experience with this elegantly simple Salted Salmon recipe, a Nordic-inspired delight that's perfect for appetizers or elegant brunch spreads. Featuring a harmonious blend of coarse sea salt, granulated sugar, and fresh dill, this recipe uses a traditional curing method to enhance the salmon's natural flavors, resulting in a tender, buttery texture and a subtly savory bite. Infused with vibrant notes of lemon zest and black pepper, this dish is easy to prepare and requires just 15 minutes of hands-on time, followed by a slow cure in the refrigerator to achieve perfection. Serve thinly sliced Salted Salmon with fresh dill sprigs and lemon wedges for a stunning presentation that’s bound to impress. Great for seafood lovers and ideal for those looking to master the art of curing fish at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Salmon fillet
- 3 tablespoons Coarse sea salt
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1 bunch Fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by rinsing the salmon fillet under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine the coarse sea salt, granulated sugar, fresh dill (chopped), lemon zest, and black pepper. Mix well to create the seasoning rub.
Spread a large piece of plastic wrap on your work surface. Place half of the seasoning mixture on the wrap.
Lay the salmon fillet skin side down on top of the seasoning mixture.
Cover the salmon with the remaining seasoning mixture, making sure the fillet is evenly coated on all sides.
Wrap the salmon tightly with the plastic wrap, then place it in a shallow dish. If necessary, place a small weight on top of the salmon to enhance the curing process.
Refrigerate the salmon for 24 to 36 hours, turning the fillet every 12 hours to ensure even curing.
Once cured, unwrap the salmon and rinse off the seasoning under cold water. Pat it dry with paper towels.
To serve, thinly slice the salmon at an angle and arrange on a platter. Accompany with lemon wedges and fresh dill sprigs if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
226 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.1 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 63 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 4423 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.4 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 22.6 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.3 mcg | 72% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 485 mg | 10% | |
*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.
