Easy Cured Salmon with Cucumber Creme Fraiche Salad

Easy Cured Salmon with Cucumber Creme Fraiche Salad

andrewzimmern.com

Experience easy, delicious cured salmon infused with dill and herbs, served with a crisp cucumber and crème fraîche salad. Perfect for special occasions or dinner parties.

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  • Mixing bowl
  • Non-reactive pan
  • Plastic wrap
  • Refrigerator
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Grater
  • Juicer
  • Colander
  • Peeler
  • Apple corer
  • Spoon
  • Paper towel
  • Kitchen scale

Ingredients

  • 1 salmon filet, about 3 pounds, trimmed and pin bones removed
  • 1/2 cup fresh dill, minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
  • 1/4 cup shallots, minced
  • 3 tablespoons juniper berries, gently crushed
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 3 ounces aquavit
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup kosher salt
  • 2 green apples, peeled, cored and diced
  • 1 European cucumber, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup chives, minced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, minced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons dill, minced
  • 1 poblano pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup crème fraiche

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