This quick-cured salmon recipe is perfect for when you want to impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen. The combination of fresh dill and zesty lemon adds a burst of flavor to the salmon. With just a few simple steps, you can create a delicious and elegant dish that tastes like it took hours to make. Serve it as an appetizer or as the main course, either way, this quick-cured salmon will surely be a crowd pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillet, skin-on
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Fresh dill sprigs, for garnish
Directions
- Place the salmon fillet, skin-side down, on a cutting board.
- In a small bowl, mix together the kosher salt, sugar, and black pepper.
- Rub the salt mixture all over the flesh side of the salmon, making sure to completely cover it.
- Sprinkle the chopped dill and lemon zest over the salted salmon.
- Place the seasoned salmon in a glass or ceramic dish, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
- After the curing time, remove the salmon from the refrigerator and rinse it under cold water to remove the excess salt.
- Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and discard any leftover liquid.
- Slice the cured salmon thinly with a sharp knife, removing the skin as you go.
- Serve the quick-cured salmon with lemon wedges and garnish with fresh dill sprigs.
- Enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make quick-cured salmon as an appetizer or as a main course.
