Arctic Char Gravlax with White Grapefruit

Arctic Char Gravlax with White Grapefruit
45 min.
8
131kcal

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This Arctic Char Gravlax with White Grapefruit is a true delicacy, perfect for those who appreciate the finer things in life. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you'll be able to create a dish that's both elegant and flavorful. The recipe serves 8 people, making it ideal for a dinner party or a special occasion. Each serving contains 131 calories, making it a light and refreshing option. Whether you're looking for an antipasti, starter, snack, or appetizer, this dish is sure to impress.

The combination of arctic char, a delicate and sustainable fish, with the tangy and slightly bitter notes of white grapefruit creates a unique flavor profile. The curing process, which takes 3 days, infuses the fish with a blend of spices, including juniper berries and green peppercorns, resulting in a rich and complex taste. The addition of crème fraîche, dill, and grapefruit zest in the final presentation adds a creamy texture and a burst of freshness.

This recipe is a culinary adventure, taking you on a journey through the flavors of the Arctic. The curing process may seem intricate, but it's a rewarding technique that will elevate your cooking skills. The result is a dish that's not only delicious but also visually stunning, with the vibrant colors of the fish and grapefruit. Impress your guests with this exquisite recipe and enjoy the art of fine dining at home.

Ingredients

  • servings round buttery crackers (preferably rye)
  • 0.5 cup crème fraîche 
  • tablespoons lime zest white finely grated
  • teaspoons optional: dill fresh divided minced
  • tablespoon granulated sugar 
  • tablespoon peppercorns dried whole green crushed
  • tablespoon juniper berries crushed well
  • tablespoons kosher salt plus more
  • tablespoons brown sugar light

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • knife
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • ziploc bags
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Place arctic char skin side down on a largepiece of plastic wrap.
  2. Mix 3 tablespoons grapefruitzest, 3 tablespoons salt, both sugars, 1 tablespooncrushed green peppercorns, and crushedjuniper berries in a small bowl; sprinklemixture over fish, spreading evenly andpressing gently so spices adhere. Wrapplastic tightly around fish, then wrap withanother large sheet of plastic. Gently poke24 small holes through plastic (not fish) onboth sides of fish with a thin skewer or thetip of a sharp knife to allow juices to escape.Put fish on a rimmed baking sheet. Top withanother rimmed baking sheet; weigh it downwith two 15-ounce canned goods. Refrigerate for 2 days, turning fish after 1 day.
  3. Remove canned goods and top bakingsheet. Unwrap and discard plastic, keepingcure intact. Rewrap in clean plastic andpoke holes in plastic as before.
  4. Place in aclean resealable plastic bag; refrigerate,skin side up. Chill for 1 more day. Gentlyscrape off cure.
  5. Whisk crème fraîche, 2 teaspoons dill, andremaining 1 teaspoon crushed green peppercornsin a small bowl. Season with salt. Thinly slicegravlax on a diagonal and serve on crackers.Top with crème fraîche and garnish with remaining2 teaspoons grapefruit zest and 1 teaspoon dill.

Nutrition Facts

Calories131kcal
Protein4.83%
Fat46.2%
Carbs48.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.64
Glycemic Load
1.1
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.6586956511373%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
0.97mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Isorhamnetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:131.12kcal
6.56%
Fat:6.81g
10.48%
Saturated Fat:2.32g
14.53%
Carbohydrates:16.24g
5.41%
Net Carbohydrates:15.81g
5.75%
Sugar:6.24g
6.93%
Cholesterol:8.48mg
2.83%
Sodium:2800.76mg
121.77%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.6g
3.21%
Vitamin K:8.23µg
7.84%
Phosphorus:55.15mg
5.52%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.95%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.87%
Calcium:44.1mg
4.41%
Iron:0.79mg
4.36%
Vitamin E:0.62mg
4.12%
Vitamin B3:0.8mg
4.01%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.96%
Folate:12.65µg
3.16%
Selenium:1.33µg
1.9%
Vitamin A:93.58IU
1.87%
Fiber:0.43g
1.73%
Copper:0.03mg
1.37%
Potassium:44.14mg
1.26%
Magnesium:4.97mg
1.24%
Vitamin B5:0.12mg
1.16%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.04%
Source:Epicurious