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Orange-Cured Gravlax

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This International appetizer features Salmon fillet, skin on, all. The flavors come together beautifully. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 354.1
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This International appetizer features Salmon fillet, skin on, all. The flavors come together beautifully. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 pound Salmon fillet, skin on, all
Directions
  1. 1
    Bones removed 1/4 c Roughly chopped fresh dill 1/4 c Roughly chopped fresh Tarragon 1 ts Rinsed and crushed green Peppercorns 1/4 c Kosher salt 1/2 c Granulated sugar 2 tb Grand Marnier 8 Lemon wedges 8 Sprigs dill Rinse the salmon,
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    pat dry, and
  3. 3
    cut crosswise in half.
  4. 4
    Lay 1 piece skin-side down on the work surface.
  5. 5
    sprinkle with half the herbs and peppercorns, all of the salt and sugar, the Grand Marnier, then the remaining herbs and peppercorns.
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    Place the second piece of salmon on top, skin side-up, like a sandwich.
  7. 7
    Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, place in a dish, and refrigerate for 48 hours, turning every 8 hours.
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    (If a lot of liquid accumulates in the dish, unwrap the salmon, baste with the liquid, and re-
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    wrap .)
  10. 10
    Remove the marinated salmon from the plastic and scrape away the herbs and seasonings.
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    Blot the salmon dry, then cut into paper-thin slices.
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    Arrange on chilled plates with a lemon wedge and dill sprig and
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    serve with toast points, Potato Crisps and Creme Fraiche.
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    CHEF DU JOUR ROBERT WONG SHOW

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 354.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.1g34%
Saturated Fat 5.3g27%
Cholesterol 93.6mg32%
Sodium 100.4mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 34.0g68%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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