Gravlax with Honey-Dijon Sauce

Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Gravlax with Honey-Dijon Sauce
45 min.
12
165kcal

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Discover the delightful flavors of gravlax with our irresistible Honey-Dijon Sauce, a dish that captivates the senses and elevates any meal. This traditional Scandinavian recipe features succulent king salmon fillet, expertly cured with a blend of sugar, kosher salt, and aromatic dillweed, creating a flavorful masterpiece that is both elegant and simple to prepare.

Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, gravlax is a striking addition to your table. Imagine serving thinly sliced, melt-in-your-mouth salmon over crispy toasted French bread, topped with a drizzle of honey-dijon sauce, leaving your guests craving for more. This dairy-free dish is accessible to a variety of dietary preferences, making it a versatile choice for any occasion.

The process of curing the salmon is not only easy but also incredibly rewarding, requiring just a few ingredients and some patience. In as little as 45 minutes of hands-on time, you can create a culinary sensation that offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. With a preparation time of just 24-48 hours in the fridge, you can impress your friends and family with minimal effort.

Whether you're hosting a festive brunch, a casual dinner, or an elegant soirée, our gravlax with Honey-Dijon Sauce is sure to shine as a centerpiece dish, making it a must-try for any cooking enthusiast looking to expand their repertoire. Dive into this flavorful journey and experience the joy of crafting your own homemade gravlax!

Ingredients

  • 12 servings garnish: dillweed sprigs fresh
  • tablespoons dillweed dried
  • slices bread french toasted
  • 12 sprigs dillweed fresh
  • tablespoons coarsely ground pepper 
  • 12 servings honey-dijon sauce 
  • cup kosher salt 
  • 1.5 pounds king salmon fillet with skin
  • cup sugar 
  • cup aquavit 
  • cup aquavit 

Equipment

  • plastic wrap
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Remove small bones from salmon with tweezers. Rinse salmon with aquavit.
  2. Combine sugar and next 3 ingredients.
  3. Pour half of sugar mixture into a 13- by 9-inch baking dish.
  4. Place salmon fillet over sugar mixture, skin side down; top with remaining sugar mixture and dillweed sprigs. Cover with plastic wrap.
  5. Place another 13- by 9-inch baking dish over plastic wrap. Fill with heavy cans. Chill 24 to 48 hours. Turn fillet every 12 hours, draining off any liquid that collects and replacing weights.
  6. Rinse coating from salmon; pat dry. Slice thinly, starting at the tail.
  7. Serve on toasted French bread with Honey-Dijon Sauce.
  8. Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories165kcal
Protein29.1%
Fat20.85%
Carbs50.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.72
Glycemic Load
13.89
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
9.3552173123412%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:165.09kcal
8.25%
Fat:3.83g
5.9%
Saturated Fat:0.6g
3.75%
Carbohydrates:20.71g
6.9%
Net Carbohydrates:20.26g
7.37%
Sugar:17.09g
18.98%
Cholesterol:31.18mg
10.39%
Sodium:9494.76mg
412.82%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.04g
24.08%
Selenium:22.39µg
31.99%
Vitamin B12:1.8µg
30.05%
Vitamin B6:0.48mg
24.08%
Vitamin B3:4.74mg
23.72%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.44%
Phosphorus:123.49mg
12.35%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.29%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.65%
Vitamin B5:0.98mg
9.76%
Potassium:318.39mg
9.1%
Copper:0.17mg
8.73%
Iron:1.11mg
6.18%
Magnesium:22.52mg
5.63%
Folate:21.35µg
5.34%
Zinc:0.48mg
3.17%
Calcium:29.56mg
2.96%
Fiber:0.44g
1.78%
Vitamin A:80.55IU
1.61%
Vitamin K:1.67µg
1.59%
Source:My Recipes