Gin and juniper cured salmon recipe: A fresh twist for seafood lovers
A refreshing recipe for seafood lovers featuring gin and juniper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1-2 days (including curing time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Curing
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams salmon fillet
- 50 grams sea salt
- 50 grams brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons gin
- 1 tablespoon juniper berries
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon dill
Instructions
- Mix the sea salt, brown sugar, gin, crushed juniper berries, crushed peppercorns, and dill in a bowl.
- Place the salmon fillet in a shallow dish and cover it with the curing mixture.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours, depending on the thickness of the fish.
- Once cured, rinse the salmon under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Slice thinly and serve.
Notes
- Breadcrumbs can be added for extra texture.
- Pair with a citrus salad for a balanced meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100 grams
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 2 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
Keywords: Gin and juniper, cured salmon, seafood recipe