Home Cured Salmon/Fish
- 2- 1/2 pounds Salmon Or Other Sushi Grade Fish
- 1/2 cups Salt
- 1/2 cups Sugar
- 1- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, Or To Taste
- 3 Tablespoons Or So Of Herbs And Spices, To Taste (See Recipe For Suggestions)
- 1.
- You can use any size piece of fish, from a small fillet to a whole side.
- Just adjust the seasoning amounts accordingly.
- 2.
- Rinse the fish under cold water and pat dry.
- Place in a non-reactive baking dish (glass, ceramic) skin side down.
- 3.
- Mix together equal parts salt and sugar, enough to cover the fish in a 1/4-1/2 inch layer.
- 4.
- Add pepper to taste.
- 5.
- Add flavoring to the salt and sugar mix.
- (The amounts below are for a 2 1/2-pound fillet.
- These are my preferences; you can easily add more of one spice or another if you really enjoy that flavoring.)
- Some tasty spice combinations: zest of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon crushed fennel seed, and 2 tablespoons dill 1 tablespoon crushed fennel seed or caraway and 2 tablespoons dill zest of 1 lemon and about 1/4 cup fresh herbs such as dill, cilantro, parsley, rosemary, thyme, marjoram (doesnt have to be chopped) 2 to 3 tablespoons five spice powder zest of 1 lime, 1 to 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger, cilantro or ground coriander
- There is a lot of room for experimentation and creativity.
- 6.
- Spread the mixture over the top and sides of the fish.
- 7.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator for no less than 24 hours.
- Some suggest to weigh down the salmon; I have never done this and do not find it necessary.
- Also, some recipes call for waiting 3 days before eating; we typically wait 2 days.
- The fish will get firmer the longer it sits and we happen to prefer the firmness after 2 days, especially on leaner types of fish like Coho.
- 8.
- Use the sharpest and thinnest blade knife you have.
- Slice very thin pieces and put the knife blade at angle so that it is almost parallel to the counter.
- You will get larger slices this way.
- 9.
- Slice and serve on any number things: bagels with cream cheese, canapes, pizza, salad, eggs, potato salad, sandwiches, etc.
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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/home-cured-salmonfish/ (may not work)