Salmon Rillettes
Salmon Rillettes
Yield4 servings
INGREDIENTS
- 3 ounces poached salmon, cold
- 6 ounces smoked salmon, diced
- 1/2 cup crème fraiche, well chilled
- 1 bunch chervil, leaves only and finely chopped (1 heaping tablespoon total)
- 1 bunch chives, finely sliced (1 heaping tablespoon total)
- 1 bunch tarragon, finely chopped (1 heaping tablespoon total)
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 small red onion, finely diced and soaked in ice water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Salmon caviar, optional
- Pumpernickel toast, for dipping
INSTRUCTIONS
Whip the chilled crème fraiche in a bowl until stiff and reserve.
Fold in smoked and poached salmon, chives, chervil, tarragon, onion, and lemon juice and zest.
Place in jars, and garnish with salmon caviar, optional. Serve with pumpernickel toast or crackers.
Notes
Substitute salmon for another fish, shrimp, or chicken.