Salmon recipe marinated in olive oil and dill
Have you ever wondered why Norwegian salmon has earned its place of honor in our kitchen? Because the truth is that 95% of the salmon that reaches the supermarkets and restaurants in your city comes from the cold and crystalline waters of the Atlantic…
We have no doubt that it is due to its incredible flavor, and because it is a healthy fish! It’s even better if you prepare in recipes like the one we’re going to share with you in this article.
Let’s teach you, no more and no less, How to make marinated salmon, the traditional Scandinavian technique that has stolen our hearts -or, rather, the stomach-. Prepare your apron, and for it!
Ingredients to make marinated salmon
- Fresh skinless salmon: 500 grams
- Beloleum Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil: 200 ml
- lemon juice
- Fresh chopped dill: 2 tablespoons
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Coarse salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper to taste
Marinate salmon or marinate? Differences between both concepts
Do you have all the ingredients prepared? That’s great! But before we start, we will clarify something for you: We are not going to teach you how to macerate salmon. The truth is that, although many use this term wrongly, The correct thing is to talk about how to marinate salmon Or how to make marinated salmon.
Okay, both culinary techniques involve impregnating food with other ingredients to give them an additional flavor.
But marinating is something that is usually done more with meat, fish and vegetables in order to soften them; While macerating is a similar process, but it is usual to carry it out with the fruits to soften its texture.
Now you know Ready to marinate the salmon?
How to marinate salmon step by step
- Let’s start with the Fish preparation. Although surely they have prepared it wonderfully at the fish market, it is better that you clean the salmon again, removing the spines that may have remained. Then, dry it with kitchen paper to remove excess moisture.
- If the fishmonger has not done it, Cut the salmon into fillets. The appropriate thing is that they are about 2 centimeters thick, so that your marinade can penetrate evenly into each one.
- And how do I know? Prepare the marinade? Well let’s get to it! In a bowl, mix our extra virgin olive oil with the juice of a lemon, the chopped fresh dill, the chopped garlic, the coarse salt and the black pepper. Stir until all the ingredients are well integrated.
- Then place the salmon fillets in a large enough bowl or bowl. Pour the previous mixture over the fish, making sure that all the fillets are completely covered.
- And ready! Cover the container with transparent film and put it in the fridge. Let the salmon marinate for at least 4 hours, although the ideal would be to wait a whole day or even more. And don’t forget to flip the steaks in half time!
- When you are going to serve it, take it out of the fridge, at least 20 minutes before, to be able to enjoy it at room temperature. We recommend garnishing the dish with a little more fresh dill and a few thin slices of lemon, and you will already have the touch of freshness that was missing!
Did you like it? If you like smoked Norwegian salmon, you’ll love this one too.
The good thing is that its preparation is very simple, and marinated salmon can be tasted in a thousand different ways. It is a very versatile preserve! For example, you can try it on some crisp bread toast, mix it in a salad or how to give it a leading role next to a cheese and sausage board, the ideal appetizer!
The key to this recipe is the quality of the ingredients, especially that of extra virgin olive oil.. But what are we going to tell you about our liquid gold! It is evident that Beloleum Make a difference.
Haven’t you tried it yet? Don’t wait any longer!
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