Salmon Rillettes
Author: Julie
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 7 mins
Total time: 22 mins
Ingredients
  • ½ lb salmon
  • 4 oz smoked salmon
  • 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup chopped shallot
  • ¼ cup Pastis or Pernod
  • 1¼ cup dry white wine
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup Crème Fraîche
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Clarified butter, enough to cover the top with ½ inch layer
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Method
  1. Season ½ lb of salmon with salt and pepper.
  2. In a pan, add a thinly sliced shallot, about 4 cups of water, 1¼ cups of dry white wine, and a ¼ cup of Pastis or Pernod. Add 1 teaspoon of black peppercorns. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Place the salmon in the pan. Reduce heat to it's lowest simmer and cook, about 5 - 7 minutes, making sure not to overcook it.
  4. Remove salmon from water and transfer to a bowl. Cover and place in the fridge to cool.
  5. Add ½ cup finely chopped shallots to a tablespoon of butter. Saute until softened, about 3 - 5 minutes. Do not brown. Set aside.
  6. Once the salmon has cooled, remove the skin and bones. Take the smoked salmon and chop it up. Place the smoked salmon in a mixing bowl along with the poached salmon. Chop up 2 tablespoons of chives. Add to the bowl. Add 2 - 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, making sure no lemon seeds get in there. Add ¼ cup of Crème Fraîche and a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sauteed chopped shallots. Season with salt and pepper, mix well, taking care not to mash up the salmon.
  7. Melt about 1 - 2 tablespoons (give or take) clarified butter in the microwave.
  8. Add the salmon mixture to your sealing pot or jar, leaving room for the clarified butter.
  9. Pour a half inch layer of clarified butter on the top, close and place in the fridge to cool.
  10. When the Rillettes is fully cooled, serve on crackers or crostini toast.
Notes
Enjoy!
Recipe by Gourmetcentric at https://gourmetcentric.com/2016/06/salmon-rillettes/