PICKLED SALMON

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This sounds odd, but is a fresh tasting and delicious appetizer. The next time I make this I think I'll add some chopped dill to the serving bowl. If you like pickled herring, you will love this pickled salmon.

Provided by Geema

Time P1DT30m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 lbs skinless boneless salmon fillets
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups distilled white vinegar
2 cups water
1/4 cup canola oil
1 1/2 tablespoons mixed pickling spices
1 teaspoon salt
5 small white boiling onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Rinse salmon, pat dry, and cut into 3/4 inch pieces.
  • Spread fish in a single layer on a piece of wax or in a shallow glass baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with the 1 tablespoon salt and let stand, uncovered for 30 minutes.
  • Rinse fish well and pat dry.
  • While salmon is standing, combine vinegar, water, oil, spices and 1 teaspoon salt in a 2-3 quart pan.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat; then reduce heat, partially cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Layer fish chunks and onions in a 2 quart wide-mouth jar or bowl.
  • Pour the simmering pickling liquid over the fish and onions, cover loosely, and let cool.
  • When cool, cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours or up to a week.
  • Transfer fish and onions with some of the liquid to a serving bowl and provide picks for spearing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.1, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 98.2, Sodium 1681.7, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 38.2

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