Heart-Healthy Classic Gravlax

Elevate your appetizer game with this *Heart-Healthy Classic Gravlax*, a modern twist on a Scandinavian favorite that’s as nutritious as it is flavorful. Crafted from fresh salmon fillet and cured to perfection with a blend of sea salt, brown sugar, cracked black pepper, and fragrant lemon zest, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results right in your kitchen. Fresh dill adds an herbaceous touch, while a drizzle of heart-friendly extra-virgin olive oil enhances the richness of the dish. With just 15 minutes of prep and a curing process that enhances the salmon's natural flavors, this dish is perfect for entertaining or meal prepping. Serve it thinly sliced on whole-grain crackers, atop hearty rye bread, or with a dollop of tangy mustard sauce for a crowd-pleasing, omega-3-rich delight that’s as good for your heart as it is for your taste buds.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh salmon fillet
• 1 bunch fresh dill
• 0.5 cup sea salt
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Begin by inspecting the salmon for any pin bones. Remove any with tweezers if necessary.

Step 2

In a bowl, combine the sea salt, brown sugar, and freshly cracked black pepper.

Step 3

Chop the bunch of dill finely and add it to the salt and sugar mixture.

Step 4

Add lemon zest to the bowl and mix everything well to form the curing mixture.

Step 5

Place a large piece of plastic wrap on a baking sheet. Lay the salmon skin-side down on the plastic wrap.

Step 6

Rub the curing mixture evenly over the flesh of the salmon, ensuring it's well coated.

Step 7

Drizzle the top of the salmon with the extra-virgin olive oil.

Step 8

Wrap the salmon tightly with the plastic wrap and place another baking sheet on top of it. Weigh it down with cans or another heavy object.

Step 9

Refrigerate the salmon for 36-48 hours to cure, turning it over once halfway through.

Step 10

Once cured, unwrap the salmon and gently brush off the curing mixture, avoiding rinsing to preserve the flavor.

Step 11

Slice the gravlax thinly at an angle, leaving the skin behind, and serve as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1161.1 grams (1161.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2076

Total Fat 101.40g	130%
Saturated Fat 18.60g	93%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 554mg	185%
Sodium 57156mg	2485%
Total Carbohydrate 47.40g	17%
Dietary Fiber 4.90g	18%
Total Sugars 35.40g
Protein 233.60g	467%

Vitamin D 3358IU	16789%
Calcium 312mg	24%
Iron 11mg	60%
Potassium 5137mg	109%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.8%

Protein: 45.9%

Carbs: 9.3%