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Sunset Salmon Gravlax

Original recipe is from Ara Zada on Harvesting Nature.

The finished result is a showstopper of bright colors when you cut into the filet.
My favorite part about this recipe, besides eating delicious fresh salmon, is the wow factor when you slice it. -Jessica Boone

Jessica paired this recipe with our Sauvignon Blanc. You can read the rest of her recipe and tasting notes here.

Ingredients

  • Dipping sauce:    
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt    
  • 2 tablespoons Dill, chopped    
  • 2 tablespoons Jalapeno, fine diced    
  • 1/2 lemon juice    
  • 1 teaspoon salt    
  • Gravlax:    
  • 1 salmon filet (fresh, wild caught, Skin on)    
  • 1 cup salt (coarse sea salt, or kosher salt)    
  • 1/4 cup sugar    
  • 2 beets (peeled, grated)    
  • 1.5oz vodka    
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest    
  • 3 tablespoons Dill (chopped) or use any herb (cilantro, parsley, rosemary, oregano)    

Instructions

1.) Dry salmon fillet and remove bones.

2.) Lay plastic wrap on a large cutting board. Use enough to completely wrap the salmon after you’ve seasoned it.

3.) Spread the salt all over the salmon filet making sure it’s completely covered. Then spread sugar evenly over the salt.

4.) Now spread the beets evenly over the filet pressing down slightly so it stays on.

5.) Drizzle the alcohol over the filet the sprinkle the herbs and zest all over.

6.) Wrap the filet tightly with the plastic wrap and place it on a sheet tray. Place another sheet tray on top of the filet and add a few weights to it. (some cans or water bottles will work fine) Now place it in the refrigerator for 48 hours.

7.) After 48 hours pull the filet out of the fridge and drain the liquid that has accumulated.

8.) Scrape off all the top seasoning from the filet and wipe it with a paper towel.

9.) Cut the salmon in thin slices angling your knife at about a 45 degree angle to get long flat slices. When you get to the bottom where the skin is, flatten out your knife to cut it away from the skin (do not eat the skin).

10.) For the dipping sauce, combine all the ingredients and stir until smooth. If it’s too thick, add a splash of cold water to loosen it up. You can prepare this a day ahead so all the flavors can meld.

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Paired Wines

2022 Belli Chardonnay

2022 Belli Chardonnay

Elegantly composed Chardonnay from celebrated Russian River Vineyard
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