Vodka and Citrus Cured Salmon

Recipe from "Primetime Emeril" by Emeril Lagasse, Published by William and Morrow, 2001.

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Prime Time Emeril

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RECIPE
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Prep Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
24 as an hors d'oeuvre

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: 24 min
Cook: --
Total:: 54 min

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Ingredients

1 (2-pound) salmon fillet, with skin
1/2 cup kosher salt
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup lemon-flavored vodka
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons grated lime zest
2 tablespoons grated orange zest

Directions

Remove any tiny pin bones from the salmon with a pair of needle nose pliers or tweezers. Rinse the salmon under cold running water and pat dry. Place salmon, skin side down, on several large sheets of plastic wrap.

In a small mixing bowl, combine salt, sugar, dill, vodka and lemon, lime and orange zests. Spread the sugar/salt/citrus mixture evenly over the fleshy side of the fish, pressing it into the flesh. Wrap the salmon tightly in the plastic wrap and place skin side down n a large baking dish. Place a flat glass or ceramic dish on top of the salmon and weight the dish with several heavy cans or a brick and refrigerate for at least 24 hours and up to 48 hours.

Unwrap the salmon and rinse all of the cure off under cold, running water. Pat dry and slice diagonally into paper-thin slices.

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recipe Vodka and Citrus Cured Salmon
Vanessa Memphis, TN 12-01-2008
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Great Idea
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I thought this recipe was great. I cured my salmon for 24 hours but would recommend letting it sit in the frig for a bit... longer. There were some parts closer to the skin that didn't look as tasty. I would definitley make this again for brunch or holiday parties.Read more
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TAMMY Ridgefield, WA 12-24-2007
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Not worth the trouble
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

My husband is a commercial fisherman in Alaska, so I am inclined to say that he knows good fish. He just brought home a... salmon, so I gave this recipe a try. It was WAY too salty. I soaked it in water for 15 minutes to get some of the salt out, then soaked it in more vodka for another five minutes. It is fine, but not worth the trouble. I was really looking forward to it. I thought about cutting back on the salt, but my husband said it wouldn't cure properly.Read more
recipe Vodka and Citrus Cured Salmon
ANNE houston, TX 01-02-2006
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fabulous and sooo easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My friends and family loved this. It was great for my annual Christmas party! I have made this for several other... parties.Fabulous!Read more
recipe Vodka and Citrus Cured Salmon
RUTH spring hill, FL 08-31-2004
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exellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

best thing since loz. easy to slice when slightly frozen.
recipe Vodka and Citrus Cured Salmon
MARY buffalo, NY 07-12-2004
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vodca7citrus cured salmon
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this recipe was excelant...The best tasting salmon that I ever had...
recipe Vodka and Citrus Cured Salmon
STEPHANIE baton rouge, LA 06-13-2004
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wonderful
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Have made this recipe for years now! I'm 'required' to make this and bring it to just about every party I go to, sometimes... making me think they want the salmon and not me! (smile....) In any case...this is the best!Read more