Cured Salmon with Dill & Spices

Recipe provided by:

Edible Monterey Bay & Martin Hoellrigl

Martin Hoellrigl is an Austria-born chef, sommelier, hotelier and gardener, who currently lives in Capitola and runs Capitola Garden Feast—a catering and special events company.

Learn more at EdibleMontereyBay.com

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Curing Time: 72 hours
Serves: 4-6 people

Ingredients

2 pounds salmon, de-boned
1 tablespoon grey sea salt
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon tangerine, mandarin or orange juice
½ cup dill weed, fennel fronds or chervil
½ teaspoon coriander seeds
½ teaspoon fennel seeds

Preparation

Rub the fresh fish filet all over with sea salt. Chop or mince herbs. Grind, crush or split seeds, depending on intensity desired; the finer they are processed, the more flavor they add to the dish.

Squeeze citrus juice into a plastic container, add the maple syrup and sprinkle in the herbs and spices. Place fish in container with the skin up.

Cover and place in the fridge for at least 48 hours or until the filet is fully cured through. You can tell by slicing a thin slice off on the thicker side and checking if the darker color and denser consistency reach all the way to the skin.

Pat fish gently with a towel to dry and decorate with herbs, then wrap with cling film. Let it sit for another 24 hours before slicing and serve with labneh or crème frâiche.