Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPetit Louis BistroGravlax Recipe

Gravlax Recipe

Inspired by Petit Louis Bistro
Time2h
Serves4

House Cured Salmon, Lemon, Capers, Chives, Shallots, Crème Fraîche, Grilled Baguette

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Ingredients

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Cured Salmon

Serving Ingredients

Method

Curing the Salmon

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cure

    In a bowl, mix together the kosher salt, sugar, chopped dill, and crushed black peppercorns until well combined.

  2. 2

    Apply the Cure

    Place the salmon fillet skin-side down on a large piece of plastic wrap. Evenly spread the cure mixture over the salmon, ensuring it covers the entire surface.

  3. 3

    Wrap and Refrigerate

    Wrap the salmon tightly in the plastic wrap and place it in a shallow dish. Weigh it down with another dish or heavy object and refrigerate for 48 hours.

  4. 4

    Rinse and Dry

    After 48 hours, unwrap the salmon, rinse off the cure mixture under cold water, and pat it dry with paper towels.

Serving the Gravlax

  1. 5

    Slice the Salmon

    Using a sharp knife, slice the cured salmon thinly at a diagonal angle.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Accompaniments

    Arrange the lemon slices, capers, chopped chives, and sliced shallots on a serving platter.

  3. 7

    Plate the Gravlax

    Place the sliced gravlax on the platter alongside the accompaniments.

  4. 8

    Serve with Crème Fraîche and Baguette

    Serve the gravlax with dollops of crème fraîche and slices of grilled baguette for spreading.

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