Gravlax (cured)

Gravlax is a Nordic dish of raw salmon cured in a mixture of salt, sugar, and dill. The name comes from the Swedish words for 'grave' and 'salmon,' referencing the historical method of burying the fish in the ground to cure. It is traditionally served thinly sliced with a sweet mustard-dill sauce.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Gravlax is a high-protein, low-carbohydrate dish, with most of its calories coming from healthy fats. It is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and B vitamins, with a typical 100g serving containing around 180-200 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	190 kcal
Protein	20 g
Carbs	2 g
Fat	11 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	900 mg
Vitamin D	11.2 mcg
Vitamin B12	4.8 mcg
Niacin (B3)	8.0 mg
Selenium	36.5 mcg
Phosphorus	252 mg
Potassium	340 mg
Omega-3 (EPA+DHA)	1.5 g
Cholesterol	55 mg

Per 100 g (about 3.5 oz) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The curing process denatures the proteins in the fish, 'cooking' it without heat, which preserves its silky texture. Nutritionally, the high omega-3 content is linked to heart and brain health, making it a functional food in many diets.