salmon mousse (sallye)

(1 rating)
Recipe by
sallye bates
Austin, TX

Great appetizer....if you are serving more than 4 people, you need to double the batch. It will go quickly.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 3 Hr 30 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For salmon mousse (sallye)

  • 2 pkg
    unflavored gelatin
  • 1/3 c
    water
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 c
    boiling water
  • 1 lb
    smoked salmon fillet de-boned, skin removed
  • 1/2 c
    heavy cream
  • 1/2 c
    mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp
    thinly sliced green onion, including green part
  • 1 tsp
    dillweed
  • 1/2 tsp
    sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    black ground pepper

How To Make salmon mousse (sallye)

  • 1
    Sprinkle gelatin over 1/3 cup water and lemon juice in blender. Let stand 5 minutes Add boiling water, cover, blend on medium high for 30 seconds or until smooth
  • 2
    Add salmon to gelatin mixture Add heavy cream, mayonnaise, green onions, dillweed, salt, paprika and pepper Blend for 1 minute more until complete smooth
  • 3
    Pour into individual small ramekins (or disposable foil cupcake cups) Chill, covered with foil for at least 3 hours in refrigerator
  • 4
    Fan out washed and dried romaine lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Gently loosen sides of mousse with small spatula and ease out onto lettuce leaves. Garnish with capers, lemon slices, and marinated vegetables Serve with ranch dressing, pita chips and/or water wafers
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