How To Make Gravlax
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How To Make Gravlax
Gravlax Recipe. This tangy marinated fish dish offers an exotic alternative for an appetizer at a dinner party. Your guests will never guess just how easy it is to make. Delight in our Gravlax recipe.
- Prep:
- 12h:10m
- Cook:
- 10m
- Total:
- 12h:20m
- Serves:
- 8 to 10
Step 1: You will need
- 500 g salmon fillets
- 8 tbsp salt
- 1 orange
- 6 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 tsp whole allspice berries
- 1 large bunch of fresh dill
- 1 tbsp cognac
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bowl
- 1 knife
- 1 deep tray
- 1 kitchen tweezers
- 1 cling film
- 1 kitchen paper
- 1 cutting board
- 1 spoon
Step 2: Check for bones
Run your fingers over the salmon and remove any small bones.
Step 3: Make the marinade
In a bowl mix the sugar, salt, peppercorns, all spice berries, orange zest, cognac, orange juice and most of the dill (save some for later).
Step 4: Marinate the fish
Line a deep tray with cling film, spread some of the marinade in the tray, and place the salmon on top. Pour the rest of the marinade over the salmon. Cover with cling film and place in the fridge for 12 hours, turning the salmon over once.
Step 5: Remove the fish
Take the salmon out of the fridge and remove it from the marinade. Wash it with cold water and dry with kitchen paper.
Step 6: Rub with oil
Pour a little olive oil over the salmon and rub it in. Spread the remaining dill on top of the fillet. TIP: Gravlax will stay fresh for a week if wrapped in cling film and placed in the fridge.
Step 7: Slice and serve
Slice the salmon thinly with a sharp knife. Serve with crusty bread and mustard.