Best Tom Valentis Low Salt Gravlax Recipes

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GRAVLAX



Gravlax image

Categories     Side     Marinate     Salmon

Yield makes atleast 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup salt
2 cups sugar
1 bunch of dill, stems and all, chopped
One 2- to 3-pound salmon fillet, pinbones removed

Steps:

  • Mix together the salt, sugar, and dill. Put the salmon, skin side down, on a large sheet of plastic wrap. Cover the flesh side of the salmon with the salt mixture, being sure to coat it completely (there will be lots of salt mix; just pile it in there).
  • Wrap the fish well. If the air temperature is below 70°F and it is not too inconvenient, let it rest outside the refrigerator for about 6 hours, then refrigerate for 18 to 24 hours more. Otherwise, refrigerate immediately for about 36 hours.
  • Unwrap the salmon and rinse off the cure. Dry, then slice on the bias. Serve plain or with lemon wedges, crème fraîche, sour cream, or a light vinaigrette.
  • Variations
  • Low-Salt Gravlax: Use 1/2 cup salt and 1/4 cup sugar. Combine a couple of chopped bay leaves, 1/4 cup minced shallot, and 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper with the dill. Refrigerate for 48 hours and proceed as directed.
  • Citrus Gravlax: Use 1 cup each salt and sugar, combined with the grated zests of 2 oranges, 2 lemons, 2 limes, and 2 grapefruit, 2 tablespoons juniper berries; 1 tablespoon cracked coriander seeds; and 1 bunch of dill, stems and all. Marinate for 12 to 24 hours.

JULIA CHILD'S TRADITIONAL GRAVLAX



Julia Child's Traditional Gravlax image

According to Julia, she first ate Gravlax in the Grand Hotel in Oslo and starting making it then. This recipe easily doubles and will keep (after the cure) for a week in the frig or can be frozen. It's easy to do; the hardest part is the slicing. You can serve it with sauce or, my favorite, just plain with cucumber and good bread, and, if you're adventurous, with some ice cold aquavit. Cooking time is curing time. Servings are estimated for appetizers.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Scandinavian

Time P4DT30m

Yield 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2-3 lbs salmon fillets, skin on, all bones removed
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt (plus more if needed)
2 1/4 teaspoons brown sugar
4 tablespoons cognac (plus more if needed)
1 cup dill sprigs, packed

Steps:

  • Trim the salmon fillet, cutting away any thin uneven edges and the thin end of the tail (which can be reserved for something else).
  • Make sure all the pinbones are removed--run your fingers up the fillet; if you feel any bones, remove them with a tweezer or a needle-nosed plier.
  • Cut the fillet in half crosswise so that you have two pieces of the same length and roughly the same width.
  • Mix the salt and sugar together.
  • Sprinkle half the mixture over each fillet and rub it in with your fingers.
  • Place one fillet in a glass (or other non-reactive) baking dish big enough to hold it.
  • Drizzle about two tablespoons of cognac over each half, rubbing it in with your fingers.
  • Spread the dill over the salmon half in the baking dish.
  • Lay the other half fillet on top (skin side up).
  • Align the two halves.
  • Cover closely with a sheet of plastic wrap.
  • Place a board or pan on top of the fillets.
  • Make sure it is resting on the fish and not on the sides of the baking dish.
  • Weight the top with something heavy (a large can of tomatoes for example).
  • Place in refrigerator.
  • After one day of curing, remove weights and board and turn fillets over(so the top fillet is now on the bottom) and baste with the liquid that has accumulated in the dish.
  • Replace weights and board and return to frig.
  • On the second day, turn and baste again and slice off a tiny piece to taste.
  • If it doesn't taste like it's getting there, add a little more salt and/or cognac on the fish.
  • Return to the fridge.
  • Cure for a third day, turn and baste again.
  • On the fourth day, you can serve the gravlax.
  • To serve, clean the dill away and wipe the fish dry with paper towels.
  • Use a long thin-bladed slicing knife (sharpened) and start slicing a few inches from the narrow end of the fillet.
  • Cut with a back and forth sawing motion toward the narrow end to remove a thin slice of fish.
  • Start each succeeding slice a bit farther in from the narrow end; always cut at a flat angle to keep the slices as long and thin as possible.

EASY GRAVLAX



Easy Gravlax image

We seasoned the gravlax with coriander and white peppercorns, but you may use juniper berries, caraway seeds, or grated lemon peel. Serve with salmon roe, snipped chives, and a dollop of creme fraiche atop our Curry Waffles.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup coarse salt
1 tablespoon whole white peppercorns, crushed
1 tablespoon coriander seeds, crushed
2 one-pound center-cut salmon fillets, skin on
2 ounces fresh dill, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup aquavit or vodka

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar, salt, peppercorns, and coriander seeds in a small bowl. Set aside. Place the salmon fillets on a parchment-lined work surface, and remove any remaining bones.
  • Cover the flesh side of each with the spice mixture, gently rubbing it onto the flesh.
  • Spread the dill on top of the spices; pour the aquavit or vodka over the dill.
  • Place one fillet on top of the other, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
  • Place the wrapped fillets in a glass or enamel pan. Place a heavy object, such as a canned good, in a smaller pan, and place on top of the fish. Transfer both pans to the refrigerator, and chill for 12 hours. Remove the fish from the pan; pour off the liquid that has accumulated in the pan and discard. Turn the fish over, and place the weighted pan back on top of the fish. Continue to refrigerate for 3 more days, turning the fish over every 12 hours.
  • After 3 days, remove and discard the plastic wrap. Scrape the dill and spices from the surface of both fillets. To serve, slice each fillet on the diagonal, as thinly as possible. Wrap the remaining gravlax in plastic wrap, and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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