Heart-Healthy Classic Gravlax
Elevate your appetizer game with this *Heart-Healthy Classic Gravlax*, a modern twist on a Scandinavian favorite that’s as nutritious as it is flavorful. Crafted from fresh salmon fillet and cured to perfection with a blend of sea salt, brown sugar, cracked black pepper, and fragrant lemon zest, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results right in your kitchen. Fresh dill adds an herbaceous touch, while a drizzle of heart-friendly extra-virgin olive oil enhances the richness of the dish. With just 15 minutes of prep and a curing process that enhances the salmon's natural flavors, this dish is perfect for entertaining or meal prepping. Serve it thinly sliced on whole-grain crackers, atop hearty rye bread, or with a dollop of tangy mustard sauce for a crowd-pleasing, omega-3-rich delight that’s as good for your heart as it is for your taste buds.
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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
Directions
Step 1
Begin by inspecting the salmon for any pin bones. Remove any with tweezers if necessary.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine the sea salt, brown sugar, and freshly cracked black pepper.
Step 3
Chop the bunch of dill finely and add it to the salt and sugar mixture.
Step 4
Add lemon zest to the bowl and mix everything well to form the curing mixture.
Step 5
Place a large piece of plastic wrap on a baking sheet. Lay the salmon skin-side down on the plastic wrap.
Step 6
Rub the curing mixture evenly over the flesh of the salmon, ensuring it's well coated.
Step 7
Drizzle the top of the salmon with the extra-virgin olive oil.
Step 8
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.
Step 9
Refrigerate the salmon for 36-48 hours to cure, turning it over once halfway through.
Step 10
Once cured, unwrap the salmon and gently brush off the curing mixture, avoiding rinsing to preserve the flavor.
Step 11
Slice the gravlax thinly at an angle, leaving the skin behind, and serve as desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1161.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2076.0 |
| Total Fat 101.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 18.6g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 553.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 57155.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 47.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 35.4g | |
| Protein 233.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 3357.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 312.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5136.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories