Mouth-Watering Lightly Salted Trout

Bright, appetizing, very tasty. It just melts in your mouth! Lightly salted trout is a wonderful appetizer both on the festive table and for everyday meals. Cut into thin slices, such fish will attract everyoneʼs attention, and the taste will not leave anyone indifferent.
cook time: 48h
Ethan Rowley
Mouth-Watering Lightly Salted Trout

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

96
Calories
2g
Fat
5g
Carbs
15g
Protein

Ingredients (4 portions)

Basic:

Sugar 1 tbsp
Bay leaf 1 pc
Peppercorns to taste
Dill 1 tsp
Trout 350 g
Sea salt 2 tbsp

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make lightly salted trout at home? Prepare the necessary ingredients. It is better to take fish that has passed the deep-frozen stage. You can salt trout without any spices at all — it is believed that they drown out its own flavor; you can use the spices you like.

Step 2

Step 2
Rinse the trout well and dry with a paper kitchen towel.

Step 3

Step 3
Prepare the curing mixture. To do this, combine salt and sugar in any container.

Step 4

Step 4
Add some dill seeds. You can take cumin, it also works very well. Mix the bulk components of the curing mixture.

Step 5

Step 5
Coat the fish well on all sides in the sweet and salty spice mixture.

Step 6

Step 6
Place the fillet, skin side down, on a layer of curing mixture and sprinkle the mixture on all sides of the fish.

Step 7

Step 7
Add peppercorns and bay leaf.

Step 8

Step 8
Cover the dish with salted fish with film and cover it with a plate on top, on which place a suitable weight. Place the trout in a cool place for 1-2 days. I prefer to salt the fish longer and then soak it in ice water. This way it becomes elastic and strong, and can be cut into thin slices. In the cold season, you can take the salted trout under pressure to the balcony, the rest of the time you need to put it in the refrigerator.

Step 9

Step 9
After a day, the fish can be turned upside down and the load placed again. After the time has passed, remove the fish from the released brine, rinse well under cold water, pat dry with a paper towel and try. If the saltiness suits you, then you can immediately serve the fish. If the trout turns out to be salty, then it should be placed in ice water for 1-2 hours. After this, pat the fish dry again and cut it into thin slices for serving.

Step 10

Step 10
Bon appetit!

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