Gravad Lax (Marinated Salmon)

Submitted by Alia55

"Posted at a request"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 3 lbs salmon, salt water
• 1⁄3 cup sea salt
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 20 white peppercorns, crushed
• 2 bunches fresh dill

directions

1. Remove bones from salmon, cut into 2 peices, wash and dry.
2. Combine salt, sugar and peppercorns in small bowl.
3. layer 1/3rd of the dill on the bottom of a shallow baking pan.
4. lay one peice of salmon on the dill, sprinkle with salt/sugar mixture and another 3rd of the dill, cover with second peice of salmon, and cover with remaining dill.
5. Cover with a board and refridgerate for 2 to 3 days.
6. To serve, scrape off salt, sugar, peppercorns and dill. Slice salmon diagonally into 1/4 inch slices. Serve with dark bread and capers.