Smoked and Fresh Salmon Rillettes

Experience the luxurious blend of flavors and textures in Smoked and Fresh Salmon Rillettes, a classic French-inspired spread that seamlessly combines poached fresh salmon with the rich, smoky depth of smoked salmon. This quick and elegant recipe features a creamy base of softened butter and a hint of heavy cream, brought to life with vibrant notes of fresh dill, chives, and a zing of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Perfectly seasoned and slightly chunky for a delightful texture, this make-ahead appetizer is ideal for entertaining. Serve it chilled on toasted bread or crisp crackers for an effortlessly sophisticated hors d'oeuvre that’s guaranteed to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 200 grams Fresh salmon fillet (skinless)
• 100 grams Smoked salmon
• 75 grams Unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 Shallot (finely minced)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh chives (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
• 500 milliliters Water
• 1 Bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

Bring 500 milliliters of water to a gentle simmer in a saucepan. Add the bay leaf and a pinch of salt.

Step 2

Gently poach the fresh salmon fillet in the simmering water for 6-8 minutes, or until it is just cooked through. Remove the salmon from the water and let it cool completely.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, break the cooled poached salmon into small flakes using a fork.

Step 4

Finely chop the smoked salmon and add it to the bowl with the poached salmon.

Step 5

Add the softened butter, heavy cream, lemon juice, minced shallot, chopped dill, and chopped chives to the bowl.

Step 6

Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 7

Using a fork or a spatula, gently mix all the ingredients until they are well combined, but still slightly chunky for texture.

Step 8

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.

Step 9

Transfer the mixture into a serving dish or individual jars and smooth the top with the back of a spoon.

Step 10

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 11

Serve chilled, spread on toasted bread or crackers, and garnish with additional fresh dill or chives if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(943.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1186.5

Total Fat 101.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 51.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 326.7mg	0%
Sodium 2006.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 3.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g	0%
Total Sugars 0.7g
Protein 59.4g	0%

Vitamin D 1773.0IU	0%
Calcium 86.4mg	0%
Iron 2.3mg	0%
Potassium 965.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 78.3%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 1.2%