Marian Burros's Gravlax

Total Time
15 minutes, plus 4 days' refrigeration
Rating
4(22)
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Ingredients

Yield:10 servings
  • 2pounds center-cut fresh salmon
  • 1tablespoon sugar
  • 1tablespoon salt
  • 1tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
  • 2large bunches dill
  • 2lemons, sliced for garnish
  • Mustard sauce (see recipe)
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Nutritional analysis per serving (10 servings)

201 calories; 12 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 3 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 19 grams protein; 260 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Split fish into two halves. Remove all bones. Wash and wipe skin.

  2. Step 2

    Combine sugar, salt and pepper and sprinkle over fish flesh.

  3. Step 3

    Coarsely chop one bunch of dill and sprinkle over fish.

  4. Step 4

    Place the two salmon halves, flesh side together, in an enamel or glass container and wrap tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Place a brick or other heavy weight on top of salmon and refrigerate 3 to 4 days, turning salmon occasionally.

  5. Step 5

    To serve, remove and discard dill and scrape off seasonings. Slice salmon thinly and garnish with remaining bunch of fresh dill (reserving a heaping tablespoon to use in mustard sauce) and lemon. Serve with mustard sauce.

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