1. Remove the thorns
1. Remove the thorns
Lay the tenderloin skin side down and remove all spines; Use tweezers to remove the smaller ones. Wash it and dry it with absorbent paper.
2. Mix the salt, sugar and spices
2. Mix the salt, sugar and spices
Put the sugar, salt, whole or crushed peppercorns, and some washed and dried dill leaves in a large bowl. Stir to mix everything well.
3. Pour half of the mixture
3. Pour half of the mixture
In a large bowl, add half of the sugar and salt mixture; Spread to cover the base and level with a spatula to create an even layer.
4. Place the salmon
4. Place the salmon
Squeeze the lemon and strain the juice. Sprinkle the salmon with it on both sides and place it in the pan, on top of half the salt and sugar mixture, skin side down.
5. Cover it with the other half
5. Cover it with the other half
Pour the rest of the sugar and salt mixture over the salmon, and spread it out so that the fish is completely covered. Cover the dish with cling film.
6. Let it marinate and wash it
6. Let it marinate and wash it
Put it in the fridge and let it marinate for 2 or 3 days. After this time, remove the salmon from the mixture. Wash to remove salt and sugar well, pat dry with kitchen paper, and you're good to go!
One of the easiest and most delicious ways to incorporate healthy salmon into your diet is to marinate it. A cooking method that results in salmon that tastes similar to smoked. And that, in addition, gives a lot of play for appetizers, salads, pasta dishes or rice …
Marinated salmon tastes similar to smoked
The technique is super easy, suitable for anyone even if they are not good at cooking. You just have to marinate it in salt, sugar, spices and lemon for two or three days, as you can see in the simple step by step of the image gallery, and you have it. Ready to taste and incorporate it into your recipes.
The ingredients you need are:
- 1 salmon fillet of about 800 g
- 300 g of coarse salt
- 300g sugar
- 1 lemon
- A few sprigs of dill
- A few pink and green peppercorns
Remember that whole or large pieces of meat and fish are usually cheaper. So it is also a way to save a few euros.
And don't forget that if it's fresh, you should freeze the salmon for at least a couple of days before using it for the marinade. Since this is how anisakis is neutralized, a parasite present in raw fish, which is harmful to health.
To avoid parasites, you should freeze it for a couple of days
Salmon is a great source of vitamin B12, a vitamin that stimulates metabolism and fat burning. It is only found in fish, meat, dairy, and eggs.
And in addition, this fish is super rich in omega 3 fatty acids, which help activate brown fat. According to a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, its consumption is directly related to a lower rate of obesity.
