Salmon Rillettes
Hot-smoked salmon is mixed with fresh salmon poached in wine and aromatics to give this rich appetizer spread a remarkable depth of flavor.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound center-cut, skinless salmon fillet
- 1 tablespoon anise-flavored liqueur, such as pernod
- kosher salt
- freshly ground white pepper
- 1 celery rib
- 1 leek, halved lengthwise
- 1 small onion, quartered lengthwise
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups water
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, divided
- 1 large shallot, minced (1/4 cup)
- 1/2 tablespoon sour cream
- 1/4 pound skinless hot-smoked salmon, flaked
- 2 tablespoons snipped chives
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
- toasted baguette slices, for serving
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Direction
- On a plate, sprinkle the salmon fillet with the anise liqueur and season with salt and white pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring the celery, leek, onion, bay leaf, peppercorns, wine, and water to a boil. Simmer for 25 minutes.
- Add the salmon to the pan, cover, and remove from the heat; let stand for 10 minutes. Remove the salmon, picking off any peppercorns, and refrigerate until chilled, about 45 minutes. Flake the salmon.
- In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the shallot and cook over moderate heat until softened. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter until smooth. Whisk in the sour cream. Add the cooled shallot along with the poached and smoked salmon, chives, lemon juice, olive oil, and paprika; stir until combined. Season the rillettes with salt and white pepper. Serve with toasted baguette slices.