Dill And Gin Gravlax Recipe

Name: Dill And Gin Gravlax
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup rock salt; 1/2 cup sugar; 2/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh dill; 2 tsp finely grated lime peel; 2 tsp white peppercorns, crushed; 1 tbsp juniper berries, crushed; 1/3 cup gin; 1 2/3 lb piece salmon fillet, skin on, bones removed; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp olive oil; None None Micro herbs and dill sprigs, to garnish; None None Creme fraiche and toasted croutons or crackers, to serve

Servings: persons

1/2 cup rock salt
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh dill
2 tsp finely grated lime peel
2 tsp white peppercorns, crushed
1 tbsp juniper berries, crushed
1/3 cup gin
1 2/3 lb piece salmon fillet, skin on, bones removed
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
None None Micro herbs and dill sprigs, to garnish
None None Creme fraiche and toasted croutons or crackers, to serve

1
Combine salt, sugar, dill, lime peel, pepper, berries and gin in a medium bowl. Spread half the gin mixture on the bottom of a shallow 11 x 8-inch ceramic or glass dish. Place salmon, skin-side down, on mixture. Top with remaining gin mixture.
2
Cover with plastic wrap. Place another dish on top of fish; weigh down with cans. Refrigerate for 24 hours, turning salmon every 12 hours.
3
Remove salmon from the dish. Discard gin mixture, scraping away any loose topping. Pat salmon with paper towels.
4
Holding a sharp knife at a 45u00b0 angle, slice the salmon as thinly as possible across the grain. Place pieces on a large platter.
5
Drizzle with combined lime juice and oil. Sprinkle with micro herbs and dill sprigs. Serve with creme fraiche and croutons.

560

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup rock salt, 1/2 cup sugar, 2/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh dill, 2 tsp finely grated lime peel, and more.

Yes, Dill And Gin Gravlax 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.

Dill And Gin Gravlax

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