Swedish Gravlax with Mustard Dill Sauce
Delight in the traditional Scandinavian delicacy of gravlax, a beautifully cured salmon enhanced with a zesty mustard dill sauce.
Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Marinating the Salmon
- 1
Combine Cure Seasoning
In a small bowl, mix the sea salt, granulated sugar, and crushed white peppercorns.
- 2
Apply Cure to Salmon
Place the salmon fillet skin-side down in a large dish and cover it evenly with the salt mixture.
- 3
Add Dill
Top with chopped fresh dill, pressing it gently onto the fish.
Tip: Ensure the fish is covered completely by the salt mixture for thorough curing.
Preparing the Sauce
- 1
Combine Mustard, Sugar, and Vinegar
In a medium bowl, combine Dijon mustard, granulated sugar, and apple cider vinegar.
- 2
Emulsify
Gradually whisk in the vegetable oil until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
- 3
Finish Sauce
Stir in the chopped dill and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Tip: Make the sauce a day in advance to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
How to Make Swedish Gravlax with Mustard Dill Sauce
Total time: 64 h · Yields 8 servings
- 1
Curing
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for 48 hours, turning the fish every 12 hours.
- 2
Sauce Storage
Store the prepared sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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