gravlax

American

[grahv-lahks] / ˈgrɑv lɑks /

noun

Scandinavian Cooking.

boned salmon, cured by marinating in sugar, salt, pepper, and other spices, especially dill.

gravlax British

/ ˈɡrævˌlæks /

noun

dry-cured salmon, marinated in salt, sugar, and spices, as served in Scandinavia

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Etymology

Origin of gravlax

1960–65; < Swedish gravlax, Norwegian gravlaks, equivalent to grav- (compare Swedish grava, Norwegian grave to dig, bury) + lax, laks salmon; see lox ¹; the salmon was originally cured by burying it

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Within the spectrum of smoked and cured salmon, you'll find at least half a dozen varieties including Nova, Western, Eastern, Lox, Gravlax, Kippered, and pastrami-style.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2021

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