Three Citrus Gravlax Recipe

Name: Three Citrus Gravlax
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup kosher salt; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange zest; 1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon zest; 1 1/2 tablespoons grated lime zest; 1/3 cup coarsely cracked black pepper; 3 tablespoons lemon or other citrus-flavored vodka (recommended: Absolut Citron); 1 (4-pound) side fresh salmon, pin bones removed, rinsed under cold water and patted dry; 1 1/2 dozen fresh bagels; 1 pound cream cheese; 1/4 cup minced red onions

Servings: persons

1 cup kosher salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 1/2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 1/2 tablespoons grated lime zest
1/3 cup coarsely cracked black pepper
3 tablespoons lemon or other citrus-flavored vodka (recommended: Absolut Citron)
1 (4-pound) side fresh salmon, pin bones removed, rinsed under cold water and patted dry
1 1/2 dozen fresh bagels
1 pound cream cheese
1/4 cup minced red onions

1
In a mixing bowl, combine the salt, sugar, cilantro, zests, cracked black pepper, and vodka and mix thoroughly.
2
Place the salmon, skin side down, on several large sheets of plastic wrap.
3
Cover the entire salmon with the curing mixture, packing the cure into the salmon.
4
Wrap the salmon completely and tightly in the plastic wrap and place the salmon, skin side down on a half-sheet pan.
5
Place something heavy like a skillet, weights, or a brick (which needs to be wrapped in plastic wrap).
6
This will help infuse the salmon into the mixture.
7
Refrigerate the salmon for 24 hours.
8
Remove the salmon from the refrigerator and wipe off the curing mixture.
9
Rinse the salmon briefly under cold water, removing all the cure.
10
Using a sharp knife, slice the salmon from the skin, cutting diagonally and making cuts as paper thin as possible.
11
Serve with the bagels, cream cheese and red onions.

613

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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 cup kosher salt, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, 1 1/2 tablespoons grated orange zest, and more.

Yes, Three Citrus 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.

Three Citrus Gravlax

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