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Marinated salmon fillets on apple-fennel salad

40 minutes (plus 12 hours for curing)

Mittel

5 people

A feast for the eyes and the palate: this marinated Ora King salmon in a mixture of salt, sugar and fresh beetroot will give your table a bright color and an exquisite taste. Served on a fresh apple and fennel salad and topped with caramelized walnuts, this dish is a celebratory delicacy. Perfect for special occasions and to impress your guests.

Ingredients

2 x 190 g Ora King salmon fillet
50 g salt
50 g sugar
1 medium fresh beetroot, grated
Peel of an organic lemon, finely grated
1 bunch fresh dill, chopped
For the apple and fennel salad:
1 Granny Smith apple, finely diced
1 fennel bulb, finely diced
2 spring onions, cut into thin rings
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
For the caramelized walnuts:
50 g walnuts, roughly chopped
1 tbsp of sugar

Stefan from HONEST CATCH

Our art director Stefan is not only gifted behind the camera, but also at the stove. This recipe was written by him.

Preparation

Marinating the salmon: Mix salt, sugar, grated beetroot, lemon zest and chopped dill in a bowl. Cover the salmon fillets evenly with the mixture, weigh them down with a plate and wrap them in cling film. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours, preferably overnight.
Preparing the apple and fennel salad: In a large bowl, combine the diced apples, fennel and spring onions. Add lemon juice and olive oil and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
Prepare caramelized walnuts: Heat the sugar in a pan over medium heat, stirring until melted and slightly caramelized. Add the chopped walnuts and stir well until evenly coated with the caramel. Spread the walnuts out on a plate and let cool.
Cutting the salmon: Take the marinated salmon out of the fridge and wipe off any excess marinade. Cut the salmon into slices about 1 cm thick.
Divide the apple-fennel salad between four plates.
Place the salmon slices decoratively on the salad.
Sprinkle with the caramelized walnuts.

Tip: The marinated salmon will keep in the fridge for several days and tastes great on rösti with a horseradish cream topping.
You can find more tips and tricks on how to cure salmon perfectly yourself in our How To article.