Three Citrus Gravlax

Directions

1. 1
   In a mixing bowl, combine the salt, sugar, cilantro, zests, cracked black pepper, and vodka and mix thoroughly.
2. 2
   Place the salmon, skin side down, on several large sheets of plastic wrap.
3. 3
   Cover the entire salmon with the curing mixture, packing the cure into the salmon.
4. 4
   Wrap the salmon completely and tightly in the plastic wrap and place the salmon, skin side down on a half-sheet pan.
5. 5
   Place something heavy like a skillet, weights, or a brick (which needs to be wrapped in plastic wrap).
6. 6
   This will help infuse the salmon into the mixture.
7. 7
   Refrigerate the salmon for 24 hours.
8. 8
   Remove the salmon from the refrigerator and wipe off the curing mixture.
9. 9
   Rinse the salmon briefly under cold water, removing all the cure.
10. 10
    Using a sharp knife, slice the salmon from the skin, cutting diagonally and making cuts as paper thin as possible.
11. 11
    Serve with the bagels, cream cheese and red onions.