Gravlax with Dill and Mustard Glaze

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Cured salmon with a refreshing dill and mustard glaze, served with rye bread and sour cream for a classic Nordic dish. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 1 day, pairs salmon fillet, coarse salt, sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 4, 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: 10 min Cook: 1440 min Serves 4 Scandinavian cuisine 240 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons coarse salt, 2 tablespoons sugar, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, 1 tablespoon mustard, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest.
  2. Step 2: Pat 12 ounces salmon fillet dry with paper towels. Rub salt mixture evenly over salmon, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
  3. Step 3: Place salmon on a plate and refrigerate for 24 hours, pressing gently to remove excess liquid.
  4. Step 4: After 24 hours, remove plastic wrap, discard excess liquid, and slice salmon thinly. Serve with rye bread and sour cream.

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