How to Make Quick-Cured Salmon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Quick-cured salmon is a simple yet impressive dish that is perfect for entertaining or for a special dinner at home. This recipe is a great way to enjoy the rich and buttery flavor of fresh salmon, and the quick-curing method ensures that the fish remains moist and tender while developing a delicate texture and flavor.

Unlike traditional methods of curing salmon, which can take several days, this quick-cured salmon recipe can be ready to serve in just a few hours. The combination of s...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups cold water
  • ½ cup kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal®)
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 1 pound center-cut salmon fillet, pin bones removed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Whisk together cold water, salt, and sugar in a large bowl until sugar and salt are completely dissolved. Set brine aside.
  • Cut salmon along one side of the center connective tissue to the skin but not through. Turn the knife parallel to the cutting board and cut salmon meat from skin. Repeat on the remaining side; discard skin and connective tissue. Cut each fillet into 1/4-inch slices.
  • Working in batches of 5, place slices in brine for 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove cured slices to a wire rack; blot gently with paper towels.
  • Arrange cured salmon in a single layer on a platter, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until chilled, 2 hours to overnight.
  • Nutrition

    272 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 11458mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 413mg