Swedish Gravlax

December 26, 2014

Gravlax is a Scandinavian specialty. Just to clarify, it is not smoked salmon, and I will explain why. Gravlax is cold-cured in sugar, salt and plenty of dill. I like to add about two shots of vodka, for good measure you know! The name gravlax comes from two Scandinavian words gravad meaning “to bury” and lax meaning salmon.

1 large salmon or steelhead (7-9 lbs. whole)
¾ cup sugar
¾ cup Kosher salt
2 Tbsp. black peppercorns
2 Tbsp. coriander seeds
2 shots vodka
one large bunch of fresh dill

Chop off stems of dill bunch and discard. Rinse. Finely chop the dill. Once the salmon/steelhead is dressed, you will end up with about 4 lbs. (2 fillets) Grind the coriander seeds and black peppercorns in...
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Nutritions

Calories
478

Sodium
8726mg
363% DV

Fat
10g
16% DV

Protein
65g
131% DV

Carbs
19g
6% DV

Fiber
4g
16% DV