If “true love” had a flavor, it would be the combination of salmon and apples. The salty salmon adores the sweetness of the fruit, which makes it the perfect coupling.
October 9 2015 recipe by Birgitta Höglund, photo by Naomi Sherman, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE in Recipes, Appetizer
If “true love” had a flavor, it would be the combination of salmon and apples. The salty salmon adores the sweetness of the fruit, which makes it the perfect coupling.
USMetric
4 servingservings
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450 g salmon, boneless fillet, the middle sectionsalmon, boneless fillets, the middle section
- 3 tbsp 3 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp black peppercorn, coarsley crushedblack peppercorns, coarsley crushed
- 2 (11 oz.) 2 (300 g) appleapples
- ½ oz. (1½ cups) 14 g (375 ml) chopped fresh dill
- 3 tbsp 3 tbsp calvados (optional)
This recipe has been added to the shopping list.
Instructions
Using tongs or tweezers, remove the rib bones along the thick back section on the salmon.
Mix the salt and crushed peppercorns.
Coarsely grate the apples and roughly chop the dill (leaves and stems).
Mix the apples and dill and place half on the bottom of a dish with a rim at least 1-inch (2.5 cm) high, around it.
Rub half of the salt mix into the skin side of the salmon, and set it on top of the dill mixture. Rub the meat with the rest of the salt, and evenly spread the remaining apple and dill mixture over it.
If you want your salmon to have a more intense apple taste, add in some Calvados.
Cover the salmon with plastic wrap.
Place a cutting board on top, and a weight (such as a cast iron pan or a large jar of pickles) on top of the board.
Leave the salmon to cure for two days in the refrigerator, turning it a few times while it cures.
Once the salmon is ready, scrape off all the dill and apple.
Slice the salmon on the bias (at about a 45-degree angle) into thin slices with a sharp thin knife.
Serve it with a dollop of homemade mayonnaise and finely chopped dill.
Tip
Scatter lemon wedges around the plate for additional color!
About the dish
This dish was prepared and written down by Birgitta Höglund. Do you want to trysome more great LCHF recipes? We're going to share a number of them from Swedish chef Birgitta Höglund's cookbooks, recently released in the US. Birgitta also runs a popular low-carb/paleo recipe blog with more delicious and nutritious recipes.
You might also like
- ★4.91|35 m|EasySalmon with olive-pistachio tapenade and tomatoes
- ★4.79|25 m|EasySalad Niçoise
- ★4.77|40 m|EasySweet and sticky keto chicken wings
- ★4.73|35 m|MediumCreamy fish and shrimp casserole with saffron
- ★5.00|25 m|EasyKeto baked salmon with pesto and broccoli
- ★4.78|12 m|EasyCured salmon with scrambled eggs and chives
- ★4.93|45 m|MediumButter-baked fish with Brussels sprouts and mushrooms
- ★4.81|20 m|EasyKeto egg mice
- ★4.94|55 m|MediumLow carb "Gumbalaya"
- ★4.76|10 m|BeginnerSalad in a jar
- ★4.79|50 m|MediumKeto beef ramen
- ★4.95|20 m|MediumSpicy shrimp salad
- ★4.85|40 m|MediumKeto chocolate macadamia nut fat bombs
- ★4.89|5 m|EasyTex-Mex seasoning
- ★4.85|25 m|EasyKeto chicken BLT salad
- ★5.00|5 m|EasyFlavored water
- ★4.89|55 m|MediumKeto salmon pie
- ★4.89|40 m|EasyKeto seafood chowder
- ★4.78|60 m|MediumKeto hot dog buns
←
→
DD+ MEMBERSHIP
Want to lose weight and improve your health? Try a ketogenic (keto), low-carb,or high-protein diet. Stay on track by following our nutritionally reviewed meal plans.
Whether you’re looking for high-protein, strict keto, or liberal low-carb recipes, here you’ll find tons of tasty recipes to choose from. Discover our wide range of healthy recipes.
There are many thoughts and ideas about what foods are and aren’t part of a healthy diet. Learn more about what foods you can expect from our recipes.
💬 Have you tried this recipe?
What did you think? Please share your thoughts in the comment section below!
4 comments
1
Carole
April 5 2016
To say I was dubious about this recipe is an understatement. How ill-founded my skepticism was, for the recipe was absolutely delicious! The Calvados and apples imparted the most delectable flavor imaginable. I went out and bought one of the author's cookbooks as a result of trying this recipe. Thank you, Birgitta and Andrea.
2
Chris
February 28 2018
Are parasites not a concern with this recipe? I don't see that the fish is cooked in any way, and unless you are using sushi grade salmon, how is this considered safe? I wouldn't think that apples would kill off any, or the Calvados? Maybe I am wrong..
- 1 comment removed
4
jakandbe
August 25 2020
We just had this for lunch. It was super easy to make and tasted delicious. We love smoked and cured salmon with avocado, and red onion. we had this on a hamburger bun. Yum! Next I want to try the Beet-Cured Salmon!
Thank you for all these great recipes that makes dieting much more fun!Reply: #5
5
Reply to comment #4 by jakandbe
Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
August 25 2020
We just had this for lunch. It was super easy to make and tasted delicious. We love smoked and cured salmon with avocado, and red onion. we had this on a hamburger bun. Yum! Next I want to try the Beet-Cured Salmon!
Thank you for all these great recipes that makes dieting much more fun!I hope you enjoy that variation as much as this one!
