Salmon Rillettes

Name: Salmon Rillettes
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Yield: 8 - 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 c. dry white wine; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 8 whole peppercorns; 1 lb. skinless salmon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/3 c. crème fraîche; 3 tbsp. mayonnaise; 1 tsp. grated lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons juice; 8 oz. smoked salmon, chopped; 3 tbsp. chopped chives; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Crackers, for serving

This creamy rich spread is never out of place at a party.

By Kate MerkerPublished: Mar 29, 2021

2 Ratings

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

8 - 10 serving(s)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 25 mins

Rillettes—an old-fashioned method of preserving meat in fat or cream—turn out to be one of those impossibly tasty cracker toppings. Here, cooked salmon soaks in wine and crème fraîche for a treat that's sure to disappear fast.

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Ingredients

2 cups dry white wine
1 shallot, finely chopped
8 whole peppercorns
1 lb. skinless salmon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/3 cup crème fraîche
3 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1 tsp. grated lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons juice
8 oz. smoked salmon, chopped
3 Tbsp. chopped chives
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crackers, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Combine wine, shallot, and peppercorns in a shallow saucepan. Simmer until shallots are tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Add skinless salmon and gently simmer until nearly opaque throughout, 3 to 4 minutes. Immediately transfer to a paper towel–lined plate (salmon will keep cooking). Strain liquid, reserving shallots but discarding peppercorns. Chill salmon and shallots until cool.
2. Step 2Whisk together crème fraîche, mayonnaise, and lemon zest and juice in a bowl. Gently fold in poached salmon, shallots, smoked salmon, and chives. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with crackers.

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