Classic Salmon Rillettes Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 baguette, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 (6-ounce) portion salmon
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallot
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons creme fraiche
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons minced chives
  • 3 ounces cold smoked salmon, finely chopped
Directions
  1. Heat oven to 400 F.
  2. Drizzle baguette slices with 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and bake until golden brown and crisp. Set aside.
  3. Cover the salmon with the sliced lemon and steam until cooked through. Set aside.
  4. In a small pan, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Sweat the shallot until softened and translucent. Add the white wine and simmer until the pan is almost dry. Set aside.
  5. In a large bowl, mash the butter with the steamed salmon. Fold in creme fraiche, lemon juice, chives, smoked salmon, and sautéed shallots. Season to taste, then transfer to a vessel and chill until firm.