Top tips to make the best salt cured salmon – Since the fish is not cooked (it’s cured), it’s best to buy sashimi grade salmon. – Important to check the salmon for any bones and remove them. If you buy the salmon at a fish market, ask the fish monger to do it for you. – Look for the best quality salmon, as it will have the most flavorful result. – Remove any scales on top of the fish, as that will prevent the salt cure from penetrating the fish. Leave the skin on so it does not get too salty. – Sea salt (coarse or fine) or rock salt is best to cure the fish. Table salt will make the cured fish very salty.