Salmon Mousse
This savory dill salmon mousse is a bit of a showstopper with its five-star-quality presentation. This dish will wow your holiday guests with its creamy texture and hint of citrus zing. Best of all, it’s super easy to make using a mold.
Servings: 8
Calories: 89kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons white wine
- 1 cup canned salmon drained
- ½ cup cream cheese softened
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- black fish eggs lumpfish - optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pour 3 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl, and sprinkle with gelatin. Let it sit for 5 minutes.1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
- Pour it into a small pot over medium heat. Heat it for a couple of minutes, until the gelatin dissolves. Set aside.
- In a food processor or blender, add the white wine, canned salmon, cream cheese, lemon juice & zest, salt and pepper. Purée until smooth.2 tablespoons white wine, 1 cup canned salmon, ½ cup cream cheese, 1 lemon
- Add the gelatin and the fresh dill and pulse until well mixed.3 tablespoons fresh dill
- Line a mini loaf pan (something close to 5.5 inches x 2.7 inches x 1.5 inches deep) with plastic wrap. Pour in the mousse and cover the top with the plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm (about 2 hours).
- Open the top of the plastic wrap, turn the mousse over onto the serving plate, and remove the plastic wrap.
- Garnish the mousse with some more fresh dill and black fish eggs. Serve with crackers.
Notes
- Salmon mousse is often served chilled, spread on crackers, toast, or cucumber slices. I love to serve it with an assortment of crackers.
- Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can freeze salmon mousse for up to 2 months for best quality. Thaw in the refrigerator.
- I recommend using wild caught, high quality salmon or hot-smoked salmon if you like that flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 149mg | Vitamin A: 630IU | Vitamin C: 11.9mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 0.7mg
