Danish Gravlaks (lox) Cured Salmon

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 1

Learn how to make Danish Gravlaks (lox) Cured Salmon – a traditional Scandinavian dish that’s perfect for brunch or a light lunch.

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

20 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

48 hr

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

292

Sugar

Fat

17g

Danish Gravlaks is a traditional dish that hails from Scandinavia. The name “gravlax” means “buried salmon” and refers to the curing process that involves burying the fish in salt and sugar for several days. The result is a flavorful and tender piece of fish that can be served on its own or with a variety of accompaniments. In this recipe, we use white wine and cognac to add an extra layer of taste and aroma to the cured salmon.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the salmon in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
2.	In a small bowl, combine sugar, salt, and white pepper.
3.	Sprinkle half of the mixture over the skin side of the salmon.
4.	Place half of the dill sprigs over the sugar-salt mixture.
5.	Sprinkle the remaining salt-sugar mixture over the flesh side of the salmon.
6.	Flip the salmon and place the remaining dill sprigs over the skin side.
7.	Drizzle cognac and white wine over the dill.
8.	Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24-48 hours.
9.	Once it has cured long enough, remove the salmon from the plastic wrap and use a sharp knife to thinly slice.
10.	Serve with mustard-dill sauce if desired.

PROS

Danish Gravlaks is a healthy and delicious way to add omega-3 fatty acids to your diet.
It’s also a great source of protein and vitamin D.

CONS

One con of this dish is that it can be time-consuming to prepare due to the curing process.
It also requires some special ingredients, such as cognac and white wine.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Salmon is packed with nutrition, including omega-3 fatty acids that are great for brain health and may also help to lower your risk of heart disease. Additionally, salmon is an excellent source of vitamin D, which is important for bone health and immune function. Finally, the dill used in the recipe is a good source of antioxidants which can help protect against cell damage and disease.

	1 1/2 lbs filet red salmon , boned , skin on
	1/4 cup sugar
	1/4 cup coarse salt
	1 teaspoon cracked white pepper
	8 sprigs dill ( enough to lightly cover the filet )
	1/4 cup cognac
	1/4 cup dry white wine