Jun 04 2026
RestaurantsWater St. CaféSalmon Gravlax Recipe

Salmon Gravlax Recipe

Inspired by Water St. Café
Time2h 30m
Serves4

Four tea leaf cured, dill creme fraiche, cucumber, caperberries, marinated beets, rye bread

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Ingredients

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For the Salmon Gravlax

For the Dill Creme Fraiche

Method

Prepare the Salmon Gravlax

  1. 1

    Curing the Salmon

    In a bowl, mix sea salt, sugar, tea leaves, and chopped dill. Place the salmon skin-side down in a shallow dish and cover it with the curing mixture. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and place a weight on top. Refrigerate for 48 hours.

  2. 2

    Rinse and Slice

    After 48 hours, remove the salmon from the fridge, rinse off the curing mixture under cold water, and pat dry. Using a sharp knife, slice the salmon thinly at a 45-degree angle.

Prepare the Dill Creme Fraiche

  1. 3

    Mixing the Creme Fraiche

    In a bowl, combine creme fraiche, chopped dill, and lemon juice. Stir until well mixed and season with salt to taste.

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