Gravlax

Gravlax recipes have been around for centuries, with the earliest known recipe dating back to the 15th century. Gravlax is a cured salmon dish that originated in Scandinavia. It is typically made with fresh salmon, salt, sugar, and dill, and cured for several days.

The name gravlax is derived from the Swedish word gravad, meaning "grave" or "cured," and lax, meaning "salmon." The dish is believed to have originated in the Nordic countries as a way to preserve salmon during the long winters.

Traditionally, gravlax was made by curing salmon in a mixture of salt, sugar, and dill, and then burying it in the ground for several weeks. Today, the salmon is typically cured in a similar mixture, but is not buried. Instead, it is refrigerated for several days to allow the cure to penetrate the fish.

Advice

Gravlax is a delicious dish that is relatively easy to make. To ensure a successful outcome, start by selecting the freshest salmon available. Look for a piece that is firm and has minimal discoloration. Next, prepare a marinade with a mix of salt, sugar, and spices like dill and pepper. Make sure to evenly coat the salmon with the marinade, then place it in a shallow container and cover it with plastic wrap. Place a weight on top of the salmon and refrigerate for about two days, flipping the fish once a day. Finally, remove the salmon from the marinade and rinse it with cold water before enjoying.

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Recipes

 

Gravlax

4/5 - 462 votes

• FOR SERVING
• dark pumpernickel sandwich bread
• butter
• dill
• shallot
• dijon mustard
• CURED SALMON
• side clean
• sugar
• salt
• black pepper
• dill

 

Simple, Homemade Salmon Gravlax

4.5/5 - 86 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• sugar
• aquavit
• dill
• salmon

 

Citrus-Cured Gravlax With Toasted Fennel Seeds

5/5 - 96 votes

• citrus crème fraîche
• lemon zest
• lime zest
• orange zest
• bay leaf
• salmon
• fennel seed
• thyme
• salt
• sugar
• cointreau

 

Small-Batch Gravlax With Fennel-Orange Butter

5/5 - 68 votes

• FENNEL-ORANGE BUTTER
• lemon juice
• salt
• cocktail pumpernickel
• fennel frond
• tarragon
• butter
• black pepper
• garlic
• orange zest
• GRAVLAX
• salmon
• fennel frond
• black peppercorn
• orange zest
• salt
• tarragon
• sugar

 

Cured Salmon Gravlax (it's so easy!)

4.97/5 - 62 votes

• dill
• white peppercorn
• salmon
• heavy cream
• dijon mustard
• dill
• mustard powder
• rock salt
• sugar
• lemon
• rye bread
• salt

 

Gravlax

4/5 - 109 votes

• SPREAD
• salt
• lemon juice
• greek yogurt
• white balsamic vinegar
• mayonnaise
• dill frond
• FOR SERVING
• lemon
• pickled onion
• cracker

 

Salmon Gravlax

5/5 - 8 votes

• dill
• olive oil
• dijon mustard
• white pepper
• salmon
• brown sugar
• egg yolk
• dill
• sugar
• salt
• salt

 

Citrus-and-Dill Gravlax

4.1/5 - 11 votes

• bagel
• light brown sugar
• black peppercorn
• salmon side
• dill
• salt
• grapefruit
• lemon

 

Cured Salmon Gravlax

5/5 - 2 votes

• dill
• brown sugar
• salt
• sugar
• black pepper
• salmon

 

Gravlax

No Rating - 0 votes

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• sugar
• aquavit
• salt
• dill
• caraway seed
• fennel seed
• white peppercorn
• salmon

 

Gravlax with Mustard-Dill Sauce

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• dill
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• dill
• white pepper
• sugar
• loaf pumpernickel
• cognac
• dill seed
• salt

 

Salmon Gravlax

No Rating - 0 votes

• cream cheese
• cumin seed
• lemon zest
• red pepper
• sugar
• salt
• brown sugar
• dill
• parsley
• white peppercorn
• salmon
• aquavit

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Cured Salmon Gravlax (Crazy Easy)

No Rating - 0 votes

• onion
• salt
• vegetable oil
• salmon

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