Quick Cured Salmon with Dill and Lemon

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

1. Place the salmon fillet, skin-side down, on a cutting board.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the kosher salt, sugar, and black pepper.
3. Rub the salt mixture all over the flesh side of the salmon, making sure to completely cover it.
4. Sprinkle the chopped dill and lemon zest over the salted salmon.
5. Place the seasoned salmon in a glass or ceramic dish, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
6. After the curing time, remove the salmon from the refrigerator and rinse it under cold water to remove the excess salt.
7. Pat the salmon dry with paper towels and discard any leftover liquid.
8. Slice the cured salmon thinly with a sharp knife, removing the skin as you go.
9. Serve the quick-cured salmon with lemon wedges and garnish with fresh dill sprigs.
10. Enjoy this delicious and easy-to-make quick-cured salmon as an appetizer or as a main course.

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