Gin and Juniper Cured Salmon - Scandinavian Gravlax Recipe

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Gin and Juniper Cured Salmon - Scandinavian Gravlax
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Directions:

  1. Remove the bone from the salmon, leaving two triangular fillets with the skin intact.
  2. To make the curing mixture, mix together the Maldon Crystal Salt, sugar and peppercorns,juniper berries and the gin.
  3. Place the salmon, skin side down, on a board and place half of the curing mixture over the surface of each fillet, pressing it well into the flesh. Now cover each fillet with the chopped dill.
  4. Place one fillet on top of the other to make a sandwich with the dill in the centre and the skin on the outside. Wrap tightly in Clingfilm and place on a shallow dish or plate. Place a plate over the top and weight with a heavy tin. Put in the fridge for 24 - 48 hours turning the gravalax twice during the curing time.
  5. Unwrap the gravlax and slice thinly Serve with rye bread and a sauce made from equal quantities of mayonnaise and wholegrain mustard mixed with a little sugar and chopped dill.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 316.87 Kcal (1327 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.03g 12%
Cholesterol 77.76mg 26%
Sodium 150.17mg 6%
Potassium 615.58mg 13%
Total Carbs 14.28g 5%
Sugars 14.44g 58%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 35.03g 70%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 12.7mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 159.37 Kcal (667 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.04g 12%
Cholesterol 39.11mg 26%
Sodium 75.53mg 6%
Potassium 309.61mg 13%
Total Carbs 7.18g 5%
Sugars 7.26g 58%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 17.62g 70%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 6.4mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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