Gravad Lax

5 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 salmon
  • 2 parts salt
  • 3 parts chopped fresh dill
  • 2 parts sugar
  • 1 part freshly cracked black pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Remove the salmon head, and gut the fish.
  2. 2
    Cut into 2 large fillets and debone.
  3. 3
    Mix the salt, sugar, and dill together and spread the mixture evenly over the 2 fillets flesh side up.
  4. 4
    Place the fillets in the fridge, covered in plastic wrap (it is also a good idea to place a weight on top).
  5. 5
    Drain the brine off every day and the fish will be ready in 2-3 days.
  6. 6
    After 2-3 days, slice very thinly (without the skin) and serve with Dijon mustard, vinegar, dill, lemon juice and oil dressing.

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