Red fish is a great table decoration.
It can be safely added to salads, and this product can also be served as an appetizer.
But, in order not to buy lightly salted fish, it is better to cook it yourself. The salting process is quick and simple. The big plus is that this recipe helps to save money, and also makes the fish much tastier.
Moreover, you can start salting right before the guests arrive.
How to salt red fish
It is necessary to prepare pieces of salmon or salmon.
For 500 g of fish you need to take:
- salt - 1.5 tbsp;
- sugar - 1.5 tbsp;
- bay leaf - 1 pc.;
- ground black pepper - 1/2 tsp;
- water - 150 ml;
- lemon - 1 pc.
First, you need to mix salt, pepper, sugar in water and add bay leaf.
Then you can put the pieces of fish into the brine. The container should be covered with cling film and put in the refrigerator for an hour and a half.
Before serving, remove the fish, pat dry with paper towels, and then sprinkle with lemon juice.
Previously we talked about how to choose high-quality red fish in the store.