Swedish Gravlax Tartare with Dill and Capers

Name: Swedish Gravlax Tartare with Dill and Capers
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Salmon fillet; Coarse sea salt; Granulated sugar; White pepper; Fresh dill; Capers; Red onion; Dijon mustard; Lemon; Olive oil; Salt and pepper; Rye bread slices; Chives; Lemon wedges

A refreshing and elegant appetizer

A classic Northern European dish, this gravlax tartare combines cured salmon with fresh dill and tangy capers for a delightful start to any meal.

1 h 30 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Gravlax

Salmon fillet

1 lb, skinless and bones removed

Coarse sea salt

2 tbsp

Granulated sugar

2 tbsp

White pepper

1 tsp, freshly ground

Fresh dill

1 bunch, finely chopped

For the Tartare Mix

Capers

2 tbsp, drained and chopped

Red onion

1 small, finely diced

Dijon mustard

1 tbsp

Lemon

Juiced and zested

Olive oil

1 tbsp

Salt and pepper

To taste

For Serving

Rye bread slices

8 slices, toasted

Chives

1 bunch, chopped

Lemon wedges

For serving

Preparation

Preparing the Gravlax

Mix curing ingredients

In a small bowl, mix the salt, sugar, and white pepper.

Prepare salmon

Lay half of the chopped dill on a piece of plastic wrap. Place the salmon on top and cover with the remaining dill mixture.

Cure the salmon

Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

For deeper flavor, allow the salmon to cure overnight in the refrigerator.

Preparing the Tartare Mix

Dice the salmon

Remove the gravlax from the fridge, wipe off the curing mixture, and dice the salmon finely.

Ensure the salmon is very fresh to avoid any health risks.

Combine ingredients

In a mixing bowl, combine the diced salmon with capers, onion, mustard, lemon juice and zest, and olive oil.

Season the mix

Season with salt and pepper, then mix until well combined.

Toast the rye bread just before serving for maximum crunch.

Cooking Process

Mixing the Tartare

Gently fold the tartare mix for even distribution without mashing the ingredients.

Plating the Tartare

Use a ring mold to form neat portions on each plate.

Garnishing the Plate

Sprinkle with fresh chives for a touch of color and flavor.

Plating & Serving