Citrus-Cured Salmon Recipe

Name: Citrus-Cured Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 ounces kosher salt (1 cup Diamond Crystal or 1/2 cup Morton); 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup (packed) light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 pound skin-on, boneless salmon fillet, preferably wild king; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

Servings: persons

5 ounces kosher salt (1 cup Diamond Crystal or 1/2 cup Morton)
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound skin-on, boneless salmon fillet, preferably wild king
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

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["Combine salt, granulated sugar, brown sugar, peppercorns, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl. Spread half of curing mix in the center of a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet roughly the same size as the fish. Place fish, skin side down, on curing mixture. Spread lemon zest, lime zest, and orange zest evenly over fish; cover with remaining curing mixture. Bring edges of foil up and over salmon and crimp to enclose. Place another baking sheet on top of salmon and weigh down with several large cans or a heavy pot. Chill, unwrapping and flipping fish halfway through, 24 hours.", "Rinse fish and pat dry; place, skin side down, on a cutting board. Using your longest, sharpest knife and wiping down blade with a moist towel between slices, cut on a diagonal 1/8""-1/4"" thick, leaving skin behind.", "Salmon can be cured 3 days ahead. Cover tightly and chill."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 ounces kosher salt (1 cup Diamond Crystal or 1/2 cup Morton), 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup (packed) light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Citrus-Cured Salmon falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Citrus-Cured Salmon

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