Maple Cured Salmon

Mix together the salt, 3 tbsp sugar and paprika

Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the salmon fillet and leave to cure for 30 minutes

Preheat the oven to 170c or 150c for a fan oven

Lift the salmon and shake off all the excess curing mixture

Place the cured salmon fillet onto a piece of baking parchment, then drizzle with the Maple Syrup

Fold up into a parcel and transfer onto a baking tray

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked

While the salmon is cooking, slice the red onions as thinly as possible and place into a container with a lid

Pour the red wine vinegar over the onions and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tbsp sugar before closing the lid

When the salmon is cooked, remove it from the oven and serve with the pickled red onions