Salmon Mousse
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Author Notes: This is one of those "chain recipes" that made the rounds in my family one summer long ago. It came to me through my mother, who had gotten a copy from her mother. Actually, the recipe originated from my grandfather's secretary's sister, Helen! This is a very forgiving recipe and can be prepared either used fresh or canned salmon. I had a nice piece of wild salmon, so I poached and chilled it. Spring onions in the fridge replaced the small onion, and I was generous with the fresh dill. This is a great addition to a cocktail party buffet and makes an annual appearance at our neighborhood New Year's Eve party. In summer, we enjoy it for supper, along with a salad and thin slices of toasted baguette. - Lizthechef
Serves 10-12 as an hors d'oeuvre
- 14 ounces poached and chilled salmon
- 1 cup canola oil mayo
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- salt and white pepper to taste
- 1 package plain gelatin
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Using a food processor, blend together the salmon, mayo, onion, dill and paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Dissolve the gelatin in the hot water. Mix well and stir in the lemon juice. Add the gelatin mixture and cream to the processor. Blend. Pour mousse in oiled mold and refrigerate at least 8 hours. NOTE: I used a 5 cup ring mold.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Open House Dish
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Salmon
Tags: rich, serves a crowd, Summer
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over 2 years ago MyCommunalTable
I have never made anything like this, but it sounds great. I can see why you would go to it year round. Love it.
over 2 years ago Lizthechef
Thanks, it took away my anxiety about dealing with gelatin - it is foolproof!
over 2 years ago aargersi
Abbie is a trusted source on General Cooking.
If we DO end up having a holiday open house I will make this for sure!
over 2 years ago Lizthechef
It travels well too ...Sturdier than it looks!
about 3 years ago Maefly
professional looking pic!
over 2 years ago Lizthechef
Just found your comment, six months later - thanks so much...Your Mom loved this recipe.
about 3 years ago lastnightsdinner
Okay, I want an invite to one of your cocktail parties. YUM!
about 3 years ago Lizthechef
You are definitely on the "A" list ;) Thanks...
about 3 years ago MrsWheelbarrow
Cathy is a trusted source on Pickling/Preserving.
Pretty Pretty! Love the pic - you and your camera have bonded, I see! I can't wait to serve this at a tea party I'm planning later this summer.
about 3 years ago Lizthechef
I hope the tea party will be in your beautiful garden...Thanks!
about 3 years ago mrslarkin
Mrs. Larkin is a trusted source on Baking.
THAT looks gorgeous! And sounds delish! Gr8 job with the new camera.