Gravlax Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Gravlax
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 cups packed, coarsely chopped dill (1/2 lb); 1/2 cup Kosher salt; 1/2 cup freshly cracked pepper; 1/4 cup sugar; One salmon filet with skin, 4 1/2 lbs; 1 oz Aquavit (optional); For Dill Cream:; 1 cup Creme Fraiche; 2 large shallots, minced; 2 t lemon juice (careful to not make it runny); Salt & Pepper; 2 bunches dill, chopped (1/4 cup); OR; For Caraway Cream:; 1T caraway seeds; 1 cup creme fraiche; Salt & White Pepper; 1 loaf rye or pumpernickel bread; Caviar for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups packed, coarsely chopped dill (1/2 lb)
1/2 cup Kosher salt
1/2 cup freshly cracked pepper
1/4 cup sugar
One salmon filet with skin, 4 1/2 lbs
1 oz Aquavit (optional)
For Dill Cream:
1 cup Creme Fraiche
2 large shallots, minced
2 t lemon juice (careful to not make it runny)
Salt & Pepper
2 bunches dill, chopped (1/4 cup)
OR
For Caraway Cream:
1T caraway seeds
1 cup creme fraiche
Salt & White Pepper
1 loaf rye or pumpernickel bread
Caviar for garnish (optional)

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["1. In a large bowl combine the dill, s & p and sugar. Mix well. Spread about 1/4 of the mixture 1/4"" thick in a baking pan with sides.", "", "2. Place the salmon skin side down over the mixture. Pack the remaining mix over the salmon, more on the thickest parts.", "", "3. Cover with plastic wrap, put another baking sheet on top and weight it down with heavy cans.Refrigerate for 2 days.", "", "4. Remove the cans and pan, scrape away most of the dill. Place on a clean pan, drizzle with Aquavit and cover with clean plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 day. Slice thin.", "", "Dill Cream", "1. Combine everything but the dill. Just before serving, stir in the dill.", "", "OR", "Caraway Cream", "1. Toast caraway seeds till fragrant. Cool and crush in a mortar and pestle. Mix with creme fraiche, S & P."]

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups packed, coarsely chopped dill (1/2 lb), 1/2 cup Kosher salt, 1/2 cup freshly cracked pepper, 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Gravlax falls under the General 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.

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