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Beet Cured Salmon Gravlax with Mustard Dill Sauce

Beet Cured Salmon Gravlax

Shilpi & Etienne | between2kitchens
This Nordic dish consists of Beet cured salmon in a salt, sugar and dill marinade. Served with a Mustard Dill sauce and paired with a refreshing cucumber salad, it is sure to impress your guests.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Curing time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Scandinavian
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
 
 

For the Gravlax

  • 750 g salmon, de-boned, skin removed
  • 500 g salt
  • 185 g sugar
  • 2 large beetroot
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 bunch dill

For the Salad

  • 1 green apple
  • 2 cucumbers
  • 1 bunch radish
  • 1 bunch pea shoots
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ lemon
  • salt and pepper

Instructions
 

For the Gravlax

  • In a food processor mix the salt, sugar, dill and black peppercorns together.
  • Run the beetroot through a juicer if you have one otherwise use a food processor or grate the beetroot by hand. make sure to keep the shredded beetroot as well.
  • Combine the salt mix from the food processor with the grated beetroot and the beetroot juice.
  • Take a large deep dish and spread ⅓ of the mixture on the bottom of the dish. Place the salmon on the top with the skin side down.
  • Spread the remaining mixture on top of the salmon, covering it on all sides. Next cover the dish with cling film and refrigerate for 24 hours.
  • After 24 hours remove the salmon from the cure mixture and wipe with a paper towel.
  • Slice the salmon with a sharp knife and serve with the cucumber and green apple salad, dill mustard sauce and lavosh bread.

For the Salad

  • Use good quality fresh produce for the salad.
  • Peel the cucumber and slice on a vegetable slicer into thin ribbons.
  • Cut the radish in thin slices and keep in cold water.
  • Cut the apple in slices and then into thin strips.
  • Combine the cucumber, radish, green apple and pea sprouts in a mixing bowl. Add olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice.
  • Season with salt and pepper and dress next to the gravlax.
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