Tequila Cured Salmon Recipe

Name: Tequila Cured Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups brown sugar; 6 cups salt; 2 red onions, peeled and roughly chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped; 3 red peppers, cored, seeded and roughly chopped; 3 green peppers, cored, seeded and roughly chopped; 3 yellow peppers, cored, seeded and roughly chopped; 2 lemons, cut into 8 wedges; 2 limes, cut into 8 wedges; 3 cups tequila; 1 (8 to 10 pound) salmon fillet; 1 cup black pepper, freshly ground; Serving suggestion: sweet corn cakes (cachapas) or Cuban crackers

Servings: persons

4 cups brown sugar
6 cups salt
2 red onions, peeled and roughly chopped
2 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
3 red peppers, cored, seeded and roughly chopped
3 green peppers, cored, seeded and roughly chopped
3 yellow peppers, cored, seeded and roughly chopped
2 lemons, cut into 8 wedges
2 limes, cut into 8 wedges
3 cups tequila
1 (8 to 10 pound) salmon fillet
1 cup black pepper, freshly ground
Serving suggestion: sweet corn cakes (cachapas) or Cuban crackers

1
Mix together sugar and salt.
2
Puree onions, carrots, peppers, lemons, and limes together in a food processor.
3
Combine sugar mixture and puree.
4
Add tequila.
5
Pour half of the mixture into the bottom of a large pan.
6
Coat flesh side of salmon with pepper.
7
Place salmon in the pan (skin side up).
8
Cover salmon with remaining mixture and place another pan on top with plenty of weight.
9
Refrigerate for 2 days.
10
To serve, slice thinly and place on top of sweet corn cakes, Cachapas or Cuban crackers.

1046

kcal

Calories

Fat

253

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups brown sugar, 6 cups salt, 2 red onions, peeled and roughly chopped, 2 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Tequila 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tequila Cured Salmon

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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