Salmon Gravlax with Citrus flavour

Omega-3 fatty acid has paramount benefits to our body and health.   It boosts energy, brain activity and circulation. It also helps calm the mood by reducing the body’s response to stress inducing inflammation.   Our bodies can’t make this essential fat so it must be obtained by food. Salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acid.   It is recommended that 200gr of salmon is sufficient for our daily need. Salmon is also an amazing source of lean protein that not only helps to balance blood sugar levels but also the building block for neurotransmitters, the brain chemicals that help to regulate thoughts and moods.

This salmon gravlax recipe is one of our favourite family dishes.   It is quick and easy to prepare and it tastes wonderful. It’s perfect for party and starter course too.

Ingredients:

1 orange

1 lemon

1 lime

1 cup of salt

½ cup of sugar

500gr of skin-on boneless salmon

Method:

1. Grate zest out of lemon, lime and orange. Combine them together. Rub half of the zest on both sides of salmon.
2. Combine salt, sugar and the rest of the zest.
3. Lay an aluminium foil layer that big enough to wrap the salmon into an envelope. Lay another layer of baking paper on top of the foil. This is to ensure the foil layer is not in contact with the salt mixture later.
4. Spread one third of salt mixture onto baking paper. Put salmon on the salt bed and cover it with the rest of salt mixture. Gently fold up into an envelope. Put onto a tray and transfer into fridge.   Lay heavy items onto the salmon pack. This is when baked bean pack, juice pack has its second benefit. Refrigerate for 24 -36 hours.
5. Unwrap salmon, remove salt mixture, rinse and pat dried. Put on a rack and refrigerate until use.