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Inkokt Lax (Swedish Poached Salmon)

Name: Inkokt Lax (Swedish Poached Salmon)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Salmon fillets', 'amount': '4 (6-ounce) fillets'}; {'ingredient': 'Water', 'amount': '8 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'White wine vinegar', 'amount': '1 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Fresh dill', 'amount': '1 bunch'}; {'ingredient': 'Lemon', 'amount': '1, sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Black peppercorns', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Mustard sauce', 'amount': '1 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'For the Mustard Sauce:', 'amount': ''}; {'ingredient': 'Dijon Mustard', 'amount': '1/4 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Honey', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'White wine vinegar', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Olive oil', 'amount': '1/4 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt and pepper', 'amount': 'to taste'}

Inkokt Lax is a delightful Swedish tradition, a feast of tender, poached salmon subtly infused with dill and served with a tangy mustard sauce. This dish captures the essence of Scandinavian cuisine - simple, clean flavors that let the quality of the ingredients shine. Whether served hot or chilled, it's a beautiful centerpiece for a family dinner or a festive gathering.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Salmon fillets (4 (6-ounce) fillets)
Water (8 cups)
White wine vinegar (1 cup)
Fresh dill (1 bunch)
Lemon (1, sliced)
Salt (2 tablespoons)
Black peppercorns (1 tablespoon)
Mustard sauce (1 cup)
For the Mustard Sauce: ()
Dijon Mustard (1/4 cup)
Honey (1 tablespoon)
White wine vinegar (1 tablespoon)
Olive oil (1/4 cup)
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

In a large pot, combine the water, white wine vinegar, dill, lemon slices, salt, and black peppercorns. Bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and gently slide in the salmon fillets, skin-side down. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
While the salmon is poaching, prepare the mustard sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, and white wine vinegar. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk, until the sauce emulsifies. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Using a slotted spatula, carefully lift the salmon fillets from the pot and transfer to a serving dish.
Serve the inkokt lax either hot or chilled, drizzling each portion with the mustard sauce or leaving it on the side for guests to help themselves.
Enjoy your journey into traditional Swedish cuisine!

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 10 minutes • Cook Time: 15 minutes • Calories: 360 • Fat: 17g • Carbs: 2g • Protein: 44g • Sodium: 1400mg • Sugar: 6g

Inkokt Lax (Swedish Poached Salmon)

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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