Vodka And Citrus Cured Salmon
Instructions:
- 1/2 Cup Kosher salt
- 1/4 Cup Chopped fresh dill
- 2 Tablespoon Grated lemon zest
- 2 Tablespoon Grated orange zest
- 2 Tablespoon Grated lime zest
- 1/4 Cup Absolut Citron Vodka
- 3 Tablespoon Sugar
- 1 Piece fresh salmon fillet; skin on, pin bones removed and rinsed under cold water (2 pound)
- 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrates
- In a mixing bowl, combine the salt, dill, zest\'s, vodka and sugar together. Place the salmon, skin side down, on several large sheets of plastic wrap.
- Cover the entire salmon with the curing mixture, packing the cure into the salmon.
- Wrap the salmon completely and tightly in the plastic wrap and place the salmon, skin side down on a half sheet pan.
- Place something heavy, like a skillet, weights or a brick (which needs to be wrapped in plastic wrap) on top of the wrapped salmon.
- This will help infuse the salmon into the mixture. Refrigerate the salmon for 24 hours.
- Remove the salmon from the refrigerator and wipe off the salt mixture. Rinse the salmon under cold water, removing all of the cure.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the salmon diagonally, paper thin and set aside.
- Yield: 8 servings