Gravlax
A classic way to cure salmon, really easy and worth the slight effort.
Steps
Lay a large sheet of plastic wrap over the dish.
Mix rub ingredients in a small bowl-- if using fresh dill , chop it up and rub it on the fish first.
Lay fish , skin side down , on the lined dish , evenly spread rub over fish , with more in the thicker areas of the fillet.
Wrap plastic up and over the fish.
Place second dish on top , place weight on top of second dish.
Refrigerate for 48-72 hrs.
Check every 12 hrs or so to see if dish needs to be drained.
Remove fish from package , scrape off remaining rub , cut into very thin slices across the bias , stopping at the skin.
Serve with bagels , horseradish cream dressing , capers , more dill , greens , vinagerette , honey mustard , bread rounds , etc.
Ingredients
salmon fillets, kosher salt, sugar, dried dill, black pepper