Description
Delightful salmon mousse celebrates coastal cuisine with creamy elegance. Silky seafood spread promises rich flavors that invite eager guests to savor each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) cooked or canned boneless salmon
- 8 ounces (226 grams) block cream cheese
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) diced celery
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) diced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) finely chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons (12 grams) chopped fresh dill
Liquids and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1 (10.75 ounces/305 grams) can condensed tomato soup or 8 ounces (226 grams) puree
- 3/4 dashes Tabasco
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) cold water
- 4 teaspoons (2 envelopes) unflavored gelatin
Optional Serving Accompaniments:
- crackers
- avocado
- celery sticks
- lettuce leaves
- olives
- tomatoes
Instructions
- Gently warm cream cheese in a saucepan over low heat, blending in tomato soup and Tabasco until creating a silky, uniform mixture.
- Combine flaked salmon with finely chopped celery, bell pepper, onion, and fresh dill in a spacious mixing bowl, incorporating mayonnaise, yogurt, and a splash of lemon juice.
- Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small pan, allowing it to bloom for 2-3 minutes before applying gentle heat to transform into a clear liquid.
- Carefully fold the warm cream cheese and dissolved gelatin into the salmon mixture, ensuring even distribution without breaking the delicate salmon pieces.
- Transfer the mousse into a decorative mold or individual serving dishes, smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an elegant finish.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or preferably overnight, allowing the mousse to set completely and develop a firm, creamy texture.
- When ready to serve, carefully invert the mold onto a serving platter or present directly in the chilled dishes, accompanying with crisp crackers or fresh vegetable crudités.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese melts completely without burning by using low heat and stirring continuously.
- Dice vegetables finely for a smoother, more uniform texture in the mousse.
- Use fresh salmon instead of canned for a richer, more delicate flavor profile.
- Adjust Tabasco sauce to personal heat preference, starting with fewer drops and tasting gradually.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg