Lightly salted pink salmon in oil sauce
6 servings
40 minutes
Lightly salted salmon in oil marinade is a refined dish of Russian cuisine that embodies the traditions of homemade salting. Historically, salted fish was an integral part of the Russian table, allowing for long-term preservation of the product. In this recipe, the salmon is gently salted with added sugar, achieving a delicate balance of flavor. The marinade made from oil, vinegar, and spices highlights the fish's tenderness and adds zest. Onion rings and bay leaves enhance the aroma, creating a harmonious taste. The dish is perfect as an appetizer and can be served with rye bread or potatoes. Lightly salted salmon not only delights with its rich flavor but also serves as a source of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, making it indispensable for health-conscious eaters.
1
Rinse the pink salmon, clean it from scales. It is preferable for the fish to be slightly frozen, as it is easier to fillet.
- Pink salmon: 1 kg
2
Remove the head, entrails, and fins.
3
Cut the fillet along the backbone with a sharp knife. Remove the bones with tweezers.
4
Mix 2 tablespoons of salt and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
- Salt: 2 tablespoons
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
5
Rub both pieces of fillet with the mixture.
- Salt: 2 tablespoons
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
6
Layer the fillets on top of each other, cover with plastic wrap, and leave overnight for the fish to salt.
7
Cut the salted fish into small slices.
- Pink salmon: 1 kg
8
Cut the onion into rings.
- Onion: 1 head
9
Mix 1 tablespoon of vinegar, 80 ml of water, and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
- 9% table vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Water: 80 ml
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
10
Place onion rings, bay leaf, and peppercorns at the bottom of the jar.
- Onion: 1 head
- Bay leaf: 4 pieces
- Black peppercorns: 8 pieces
11
Lay out the slices of fish.
- Pink salmon: 1 kg
12
Repeat the layer of onion and fish.
- Onion: 1 head
- Pink salmon: 1 kg
13
Pour the fish with marinade.
- 9% table vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Water: 80 ml
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
14
The pink salmon will be ready to serve in 1-2 hours.
