Salmon Confit

Salmon Confit is so unbelievably soft and tender, it literally melts in your mouth! It's surprisingly easy to make, too! Try it today... you won't be sorry!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Curing time 45

Total Time 1 15

Servings

Calories 305kcal

Ingredients

2 - 6oz skinless salmon fillets
the grated zest of 1 lemon
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
3 tbsp coarse sea salt
2 tbsp pure maple sugar flakes you could also use regular maple sugar or any type of sugar that you feel comfortable using
3/4 cup to 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil or other oil of your choice

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In a shallow bowl, combine lemon zest, dill, salt, and maple sugar. Mix well, squeezing with fingers to bruise herbs.
Rub salmon with spice mixture on both sides. Refrigerate uncovered 30-45 minutes.
Rinse salmon under cold water and pat completely dry.
Place in ovenproof dish and cover completely with olive oil.
Cook at 170°F for 20 minutes.
Carefully remove with fish spatula, let drain, and serve with micro-greens and mayo if desired.

Notes

Don't cure longer than 45 minutes or salmon will be too salty
Save the infused oil - it's too good to waste!
Salmon will look different than traditionally cooked fish - this is normal

Nutrition