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slices of cured salmon
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How to make Quick Cured Salmon

This is the easiest and best quick cured salmon recipe with four simple ingredients for bagels, sandwiches, tostadas and more.
Prep Time5 minutes
Curing Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cured salmon, how to cure salmon, salmon recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Author: Alyssa

Ingredients

  • 1 lb salmon , cut into filets
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup salt

Instructions

  • Cut the skin off the of the salmon.
  • Place the water, sugar and salt into a bowl and mix to combine. Continue stirring until the salt and sugar are dissolved.
  • Cut the fish into thin slices and place the slices into the bowl and completely submerge them in the brine. Place the bowl in the fridge for 5 minutes.
  • Line a plate with paper towels, then remove the fish from the fridge and place the slices on the plate. Pat them dry.
  • Cover them with plastic wrap and place the plate in the fridge for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 2.66oz | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 4755mg | Potassium: 372mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg