Gravlox

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Gravlox is a popular item in Scandinavian Cuisine. Some, like this one, are made with vodka.

Submitted by Suzanne
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
1 day
Total Time:
1 day 1 hr
Servings:
16
Yield:
2 pounds
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 2 pounds salmon fillet, bones removed

  • 4 tablespoons coarse sea salt

  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon pepper

  • 1 bunch fresh dill, chopped

  • 3 tablespoons vodka

Directions

  1. Drape plastic wrap over a glass baking dish. Cut salmon in half lengthwise, and place one half in dish, skin side down. Mix together salt, brown sugar and pepper. Sprinkle half of mixture over salmon in the dish, cover with the chopped dill, and pour the vodka over the whole mixture.

  2. Sprinkle the remaining salt mixture over the remaining half of salmon. Place over the salmon in the dish, skin side up. Fold the plastic wrap snuggly over the entire salmon. Place a board over the fish and weigh it down with a heavy object.

  3. Refrigerate fish for 24 to 36 hours, turning every 12 hours. To serve, separate the filets, and carefully brush off the salt, sugar and dill. Cut into very thin slices with a sharp knife.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

121 Calories
6g Fat
3g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 121
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 1356mg 59%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 11g 23%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 15mg 1%
Iron 16mg 89%
Potassium 238mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.