5 from 42 votes
Homemade Salmon Gravlax Recipe
This Homemade Salmon Gravlax features a fresh side of wild-caught salmon cured in a mixture of sea salt, granulated sugar, crushed peppercorns, fresh dill, and lemon zest. Curing for 48 hours in the refrigerator produces thinly sliced salmon with a delicate texture and balanced savory-sweet flavor. It is typically served cold with assorted accompaniments like bagels, breads, cream cheeses, or vegetables.
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 d
Total Time
1 d 10 mins
Servings:
16
Calories:
131 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
Cuisine:
American, Scandinavian
Ingredients
- 1 cup sea salt coarse
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns crushed
- ¼ cup dill fresh leaves
- lemon zest of 1
- 2- pound salmon side, fresh, sashimi grade, skin-on, wild caught
- crackers bagels, breads, cream cheeses and vegetables, assorted
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the salt, sugar, peppercorns, dill, and lemon zest until combined.
- Next, lay half of it down and spread it out to the size of the salmon side on a large sheet of plastic wrap.
- Next, place the salmon skin side down onto the seasoning mixture and then cover the salmon with the remaining half of the seasonings.
- Wrap the salmon completely with the plastic and place it in a pan.
- Let it cure in the refrigerator for 48 hours.
- Remove the plastic and rinse very well with cold water.
- Thinly slice the gravlax on a bias using a slicing knife, then garnish with fresh dill leaves, slice things, and serve with assorted accompaniments.
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Notes
- Prepare the gravlax up to 2 days in advance to allow flavors to develop.
- Store wrapped tightly under 40°F and consume within 2 weeks refrigerated or freeze up to 2 months.
- Keep the salmon whole during storage and slice just before serving for best freshness.
- Customize the cure by adding spices like cumin, turmeric, fennel, celery seeds, or coriander if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
131kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
7099mg
(296%)
Potassium
292mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
83IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 7099mg | 296% |
| Potassium | 292mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 83IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.