Salmon Rillettes Recipe

Rating 5.0
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| Last Updated on June 7, 2024
Salmon rillettes feature poached and smoked salmon mixed with luscious cream, fresh lemon juice and fragrant dill. This light appetizer is served on a crisp grilled baguette and is traditionally served as a holiday appetizer in France.
Appetizer
French
9
ingredients
7
steps
160
minutes
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
8 oz
salmon fillet
4 oz
smoked salmon, small dice
1
egg yolk
3 oz
heavy cream
1/2
lemon, juiced
2 oz
butter, room temperature
1/2 oz
dill, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
grilled baguette, to serve
Dry good
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Directions 7 steps | 160 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients. Bring a small pot of water to a gentle simmer.

Salmon Rillettes Recipe: Measure and prep all ingredients.
Step 2

Poach the salmon in the water for about 5 to 10 minutes.

Salmon Rillettes Recipe: Poach the salmon in the water for about 5 to 10 minutes.
Step 3

Drain and shred the salmon. Put it aside to cool.

Salmon Rillettes Recipe: Drain and shred the salmon.
Step 4

In a bowl, place the cooled poached salmon, smoked salmon, butter, egg yolk and cream. Mix well.

Salmon Rillettes Recipe: In a bowl, place the cooled poached salmon, smoked salmon, butter, egg yolk and cream.
Step 5

Mix in the dill and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Salmon Rillettes Recipe: Mix in the dill and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 6

Divide the rillette into four ramekins. Transfer them to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours.

Salmon Rillettes Recipe: Divide the rillette into four ramekins.
Step 7

Enjoy with toasted baguettes.

Salmon Rillettes Recipe: Enjoy with toasted baguettes.
Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
342
FAT
29.2 g
PROTEIN
18.1 g
CARBS
1.9 g
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Sam S.

Sam

03 Oct 2022

Great recipe and easy to follow!

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