Citrus-Cured Salmon with Dill and Cucumber

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Salmon cured in a vibrant citrus marinade, paired with cool cucumber and fresh dill for a bright, elegant appetizer. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs salmon fillet, lemon juice, orange juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 2 Scandinavian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 1 lb salmon fillet, skin-on, in a shallow dish. Whisk 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup orange juice, and 2 tbsp chopped dill in a bowl until combined.
  2. Step 2: Pour citrus mixture over salmon, ensuring it's fully coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  3. Step 3: After curing, rinse salmon gently under cold water to remove excess juice, then pat dry with paper towels.
  4. Step 4: Thinly slice 1 cucumber into rounds using a mandoline or sharp knife.
  5. Step 5: Arrange salmon slices on a platter with cucumber rounds, drizzling with any remaining citrus sauce and topping with extra dill.

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