Name: Dazzling Beetroot-Cured Salmon Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 24 h
Total time: 24 h 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 500g salmon fillet; 2 beetroots, grated; 1 cup coarse sea salt; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1 lemon, zest; 1 tbsp black peppercorns

Dazzling Beetroot-Cured Salmon Recipe

Junie Palomino Modified: November 12, 2023

How To Make Dazzling Beetroot-Cured Salmon Recipe

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 24 hours

Total: 24 hours and 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

500g salmon fillet
2 beetroots, grated
1 cup coarse sea salt
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 lemon, zest
1 tbsp black peppercorns

Instructions

Place the salmon fillet, skin-side down, on a large piece of plastic wrap.
In a bowl, mix grated beetroot, sea salt, sugar, dill, lemon zest, and black peppercorns.
Cover the salmon with the beetroot mixture, ensuring it is completely coated.
Wrap the salmon tightly in the plastic wrap and place it in a shallow dish.
Refrigerate for 24 hours, turning the salmon every 6 hours to ensure even curing.
After 24 hours, remove the salmon from the plastic wrap and gently scrape off the beetroot mixture.
Rinse the salmon under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
Slice the salmon thinly and serve chilled.