Grappa-Cured Salmon With Crushed Grapefruit Crostini
Italy
Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
Ingredients 15 ingredients
- 2 tablespoons freshly-ground black pepper
- Water
- 4 tablespoons sugar -- for grapefruit
- 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 12 slices ficelle - -- (1/4" thick), -- lightly toasted in oven
- 2 tablespoons dry thyme leaves
- 1/2 cup kosher salt -- plus
- 1/2 cup sugar -- plus
- 1 tail piece of fresh salmon - -- (10 to 12 oz), skin
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt -- for grapefruit
- 1/2 small grapefruit
- 2 ounces grappa
- -- on, bones removed
- Chop
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Possible health benefits
General information, not medical advice.
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Grapefruit
High in vitamin C · 38 mg per 100 g, 48% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
11 more authorised claims
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
- Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
- Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
- Vitamin C increases iron absorption.
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet
Nutrients per 100 g of “Grapefruit, raw”, USDA FoodData Central.
Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
- Oven and hot trays. Use dry oven gloves for trays and dishes: a hot tray looks just like a cold one. Open the oven door away from your face and let the first rush of heat out.
- Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.
Method
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- Twenty-four hours in advance stir together in a bowl salt, sugar, thyme, black pepper and red pepper flakes until well blended. Place salmon skin-side down in a baking dish and cover with 1/2 the salt mixture. Pour the grappa down the center of the fish. Add remaining salt mixture over fish and cover the entire dish with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Remove fish from refrigerator and rinse salmon under cold water to remove salt, then pat dry.
- Remove seeds from the grapefruit. Chop roughly and place grapefruit pieces and skin into blender with 4 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of salt and extra-virgin olive oil. Blend until smooth and set aside.
- Using a sharp slicing knife, slice cured salmon on bias into 1-inch wide paper-thin slices and place like carpaccio among 4 plates. Place 1 teaspoon grapefruit mixture over each piece of toasted ficelle and place 3 on each plate. Serve immediately.
Plating
Cookware for this recipe
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Baking dish
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Mixing bowl
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Blender
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Chef's knife
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Cutting board
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Wooden spoon