Grilled Salmon Gravlax

Directions

1. 1
   Set the salmon skin side down on a large rimmed baking sheet and rub with the aquavit.
2. 2
   Let stand for 10 minutes.
3. 3
   In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt, coriander and cardamom.
4. 4
   Rub the sugar mixture all over the salmon.
5. 5
   Cover and refrigerate for 36 hours.
6. 6
   Light a grill or heat a grill pan.
7. 7
   Pat the salmon dry and cut it into 6 portions.
8. 8
   Rub the salmon skin and the grill with oil.
9. 9
   Grill the fish, skin side down, over moderately high heat until the skin is crisp, about 1 minute.
10. 10
    Cover the grill and cook the fish over moderate heat until rare within, about 6 minutes.
11. 11
    Serve hot or chilled with horseradish mayonnaise and a radish salad on the side.