To perform a marinated salmon with which not to leave anyone indifferent, you will only need ten minutes and a handful of ingredients. If you have them all, then you already have a potential marinated salmon in your kitchen.
Perfect for salmon lovers and for those who have little time to dedicate to the kitchen, marinated salmon is a delicious and simple dish.
Preparing your own marinated salmon at home is very simple and it is not necessary to have a crack in the kitchen.
You should simply mix the marinade ingredients (salt, sugar, dill and lemon zest), cover the salmon with the mixture, let it rest in the fridge and wait for magic to occur. Sharp of patience so that the marinade penetrates well into the salmon and voila. Sew and sing.
Then we indicate step by step how to make a marinated salmon with which to leave your guests open.
Ingredients for 4 people
- Two pieces of fresh salmon:400 g
- THICK SALT:400 g
- Sugar:400 g
- Lemon:1
- Fresh dill
Steps to make marinated salmon
Difficulty level: Easy
- Total time:12,10 h
- Elaboration:10 m
- Repose:12 h
- The first thing we must do is wash and dry the salmon. Remember to remove the thorns if necessary. For the elaboration of our dish we can use the tail part or small loins. You choose the part of the fish you choose, they must be two pieces of equal size and shape. If you want to marinate the entire piece of whole salmon, it will be necessary to adjust the amount of marinade.
- For the elaboration of our marinade, we first mix salt and sugar in a deep container, ideally a bowl. We graze half a lemon and add it to the mixture. Then we throw some fresh dill branches previously chopped. Once we have our mixture, add a third at the base of our bowl and place one of the pieces of our salmon on top, with the skin down. We cover it with a few tablespoons of our marinade and place the remaining fish piece on top, with the skin up.
- Finally, we end up covering the entire plate with the remaining marinade, cover the bowl well with film or transparent paper and let it stand in the fridge for about 10-12 hours (remember to place some weight on the surface). Once the rest period has elapsed, we remove the film and wash the salmon loins with a little cold water, removing the marinade. We dry well with kitchen and touch paper, and lunch with a sharp knife. Once ready, you can choose between serving immediately or save the duck again in the fridge. If you decide to keep it, remember to spread it well in Extra Ayozar virgin olive oil so that it does not notice.
What to accompany the marinated salmon
The marinated salmon is the excellence filling of the famous New York Bars, extended on a layer of cream cheese. It is perfect for canapés and snacks, to add to salads, for stuffed avocados, etc.
In addition, it is a timeless dish, ideal for both winter and summer, healthy and sophisticated, with which you will succeed in any food or dinner, whether you are host or guest.
Our recommendation is to consume on your own, adding a generous amount of Early extra virgin olive oil, and thus enjoy a gourmet and unforgettable experience.
In this way, you will add an extra health touch to your marinated salmon, thanks to the beneficial properties of extra virgin olive oil.
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