Rye-Crusted Salmon with Herbs Inspired by Finnish Cuisine

Finnish Rye-Crusted Salmon Delight

Finnish cuisine, with its roots deep in Northern European culinary traditions, offers a simplistic yet flavor-packed experience. This Rye-Crusted Salmon Delight brings together the earthy notes of rye with the rich, buttery flavor of salmon. This dish, while preserving the rustic essence of Finnish cuisine, adds a modern touch with the subtle inclusion of herbs. Perfectly balanced and divinely satisfying, it’s a true testament to the purity and intrinsic flavor of Finnish culinary arts.

Serves: 2, Difficulty: Intermediate

Preparation Time: 20 minutes, Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 180 grams Rye flour
• 4 grams Salt
• 2 Salmon fillets, approximately 150 grams each
• 3 grams Black pepper
• 2 grams Dried Thyme
• 2 grams Dried Rosemary
• 2 grams Chives, finely chopped
• 3 grams Garlic Powder
• 20 ml Olive Oil
• 70 ml Water

Method

• Preheat the oven to 180°C.
• In a bowl, combine the rye flour, salt, and 2 grams of black pepper.
• Gradually add the water and mix to form a malleable dough. Set aside to rest.
• In a separate bowl, mix the remaining black pepper, dried thyme, dried rosemary, chives, and garlic powder.
• Brush the salmon fillets with olive oil and coat them with the herb and spice mixture.
• Roll out the dough into two rectangles. The dough should be large enough to encase each salmon fillet.
• Place a salmon fillet in the center of each dough rectangle, then encase the salmon completely, sealing the edges.
• Place the wrapped salmon fillets on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the salmon is cooked through.

Tips

• For an added touch, brush the rye crust with olive oil before baking for a more golden, crispy finish.
• Ensure the dough is not too thick to allow for an even bake.
• Let the salmon rest for a few minutes after baking for the flavors to meld beautifully.

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