Salmon Gravelax

SALMON GRAVELAX

Portions : 4 - Preparation time : 15 to 20 hours

Ingredients

• 1 salmon fillet heart (thickest, about 800 g (27 oz))
• 250 ml (1 cup) sugar
• 250 ml (1 cup) coarse salt
• 3 lemons, zest removed
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) dill, chopped
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) steak spice mix

Preparation

1. In a bowl, combine sugar, coarse salt, lemon zest, dill and steak spices.
2. Coat both sides of salmon fillet with prepared mixture.
3. Place in a dish, cover with cling film and refrigerate for 12 to 18 hours.
4. Rinse salmon fillet under running water, then dry in a dry cloth.
5. On the work surface, cut the salmon into thin slices.
6. Serve with homemade mayonnaise, croutons and a green salad.