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Gravad Lax (Marinated Salmon)

Here's how you make Gravad Lax (Marinated Salmon)
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  • Servings: 8-10
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 0m
    • The following recipe serves 8-10 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3 pounds salmon (salt water)
  • 1/3 cup sea salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 20 peppercorns, crushed (white)
  • 2 bunches fresh dill
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Remove bones from salmon, cut into 2 peices, wash and dry.

  • Step 2: Combine salt, sugar and peppercorns in small bowl.

  • Step 3: Layer 1/3rd of the dill on the bottom of a shallow baking pan.

  • Step 4: Lay one peice of salmon on the dill, sprinkle with salt/sugar mixture and another 3rd of the dill, cover with second peice of salmon, and cover with remaining dill.

  • Step 5: Cover with a board and refridgerate for 2 to 3 days.

  • Step 6: To serve, scrape off salt, sugar, peppercorns and dill. Slice salmon diagonally into 1/4 inch slices. Serve with dark bread and capers.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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