Tom Valenti's Low-Salt Gravlax Recipe

Name: Tom Valenti's Low-Salt Gravlax
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2- to 3-pound fillet of salmon, pin bones removed; 2 tablespoons vodka or aquavit; 1/2 cup salt; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 bay leaves, chopped; 2 bunches dill, stems and all, minced; 3 shallots, peeled and sliced; 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper; 1 tablespoon caraway seeds, lightly toasted; 1 tablespoon minced tarragon; 1 1/2 tablespoons green peppercorns

Servings: persons

1 2- to 3-pound fillet of salmon, pin bones removed
2 tablespoons vodka or aquavit
1/2 cup salt
1/4 cup sugar
2 bay leaves, chopped
2 bunches dill, stems and all, minced
3 shallots, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon caraway seeds, lightly toasted
1 tablespoon minced tarragon
1 1/2 tablespoons green peppercorns

1
Place salmon, skin side down, on a large sheet of plastic wrap, and sprinkle it with the vodka or aquavit.
2
Mix together the salt and sugar, then sprinkle onto the flesh side of the salmon.
3
Mix together the bay leaves, dill, shallots, pepper, caraway seeds, tarragon and green peppercorns.
4
Cover the flesh side of the salmon with this mixture, making sure to coat it completely.
5
Wrap the fish well, and refrigerate for about 48 hours.
6
Unwrap the salmon, and rinse off the cure.
7
Dry, then slice on the bias.
8
Serve plain or with lemon wedges, creme fraiche, sour cream or a light vinaigrette.
9
(Mr. Valenti serves it atop a chickpea pancake, with caviar and mustard oil, at his restaurant.)

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 2- to 3-pound fillet of salmon, pin bones removed, 2 tablespoons vodka or aquavit, 1/2 cup salt, 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Tom Valenti's Low-Salt 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.

Tom Valenti's Low-Salt Gravlax

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