Leftover Gravlax
Transforming Leftovers into a Gourmet Delight
We believe in a sustainable lifestyle that celebrates every morsel, every leftover. Our Leftover Gravlax recipe exemplifies this philosophy, as we take simple salmon fillets and elevate them to a gourmet masterpiece.
Envision the salmon, brined in a mix of citrus juices, fresh herbs, and spices, metamorphosing into a delicacy. This gravlax, often discarded as leftovers, now becomes the star of your dining table. Enjoy the nuanced flavors and the satisfaction of contributing to a zero-waste lifestyle.
Difficulty:
Easy
Serving:
For multiple servings
Preparation time:
2 days
Ingredients:
2 pieces (500 g) salmon fillets, skin on
200 g coarse salt
200 g sugar
150 ml grapefruit juice
100 ml orange juice
50 ml lemon juice
1 grapefruit zest
1 orange zest
1 lemon zest
1 bunch fresh dill
10 g black pepper
Preparation:
● Begin by washing and drying the salmon fillets. If the skin is still on, leave it intact.
● In a blender, combine the salt, sugar, grapefruit zest, orange zest, lemon zest, and fresh dill.
● To this blend, add the grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and orange juice.
● Coat both sides of the salmon fillets with this mixture.
● Stack the salmon fillets on top of each other and place them in a container with a lid.
● Place the container in the refrigerator and allow it to rest for 2 days. Remember to flip the salmon daily and reapply the coating.
● After 2 days, take out the salmon, shake off the seasoning, and garnish the fillets with fresh dill and black pepper.
● Now, slice the salmon and serve it.
● Enjoy!
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