Gravlax

Ingredients

• 2 cups packed, coarsely chopped dill (1/2 lb)
• 1/2 cup Kosher salt
• 1/2 cup freshly cracked pepper
• 1/4 cup sugar
• One salmon filet with skin, 4 1/2 lbs
• 1 oz Aquavit (optional)
• For Dill Cream:
• 1 cup Creme Fraiche
• 2 large shallots, minced
• 2 t lemon juice (careful to not make it runny)
• Salt & Pepper
• 2 bunches dill, chopped (1/4 cup)
• OR
• For Caraway Cream:
• 1T caraway seeds
• 1 cup creme fraiche
• Salt & White Pepper
• 1 loaf rye or pumpernickel bread
• Caviar for garnish (optional)