Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links.See my disclosure policy.Make restaurant quality cured salmon gravlax right at home! Homemade gravlax requires just a small handful of ingredients and just 10 minutes of prep time but the results are a luxurious delicacy fit for any Michelin-starred restaurant.

It will elevate your breakfasts, brunches, appetizers, and up your entertaining game.This homemade gravlax recipe is sure to become your go-to and is guaranteed to “wow” your guests! Why Make Your Own Cured Salmon? My husband loves this stuff and every time we travel to Europe he gets his fill of it at breakfast time where it’s commonly part of the breakfast spread.Needless to say he’s beyond thrilled when I make this at home.

And I highly encourage you to try it.Why? Because not only is it a fraction of the cost of store-bought, it tastes better (far fresher and more flavorful) and it is so, SO easy to make.It’s an upscale, gourmet delicacy that literally takes just 10 minutes of prep time and then it just sits in the fridge until it’s ready! What is Gravlax? Originating in Sweden, gravlax is fresh, raw salmon that is cured in a combination of salt, sugar and spices.

It’s left to sit for a couple of days, then rinsed off and very thinly sliced.The process of salting is an age-old method that draws the moisture out of the meat, in this case salmon, which cures it and makes it safe to eat while also changing its texture

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