Gravlax , known as cured salmon by its Nordic name, generally is made by dry-curing fillets of salmon in a blend of sugar, kosher salt, fresh dill and a variety of other seasonings. The process ...

Gravlax is typically served sliced paper-thin as an appetizer. It is almost always accompanied by thinly sliced dark bread and a mustard sauce of some sort; a chaser of aquavit is optional. 1 1/2- to ...