Light Dill Salmon Mousse

Submitted by Chef #917192

"Ideal for parties served with crackers or baguettes. Can also be served as appetizer. Decorate with fresh dill and powder with paprika. Prepare at least 5 hours ahead of time, more convenient the day before entertaining. Quick and easy. You may substitute the salmon with any white fish."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 4 cups
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1 lb salmon fillet
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 cup natural yoghurt (no sugar or sugar substitute added)
• 1⁄2 cup light mayonnaise (regular mayonaise can also be used)
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onions
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
• 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Steam fish in 1/3 cup water for 10 minutes,
2. Remove salmon from pan and mince it. Reserve fish water.
3. Dilute gelatine in 2-3 tbsp cold water and pour into hot fish water.
4. Add lemon juice to the above.
5. In a bowl, mix remaining ingredients.
6. Add minced fish and gelatine mix.
7. Taste. Add salt, Tabasco and/or lime juice if necessary.
8. Pour into a covered jello Tupperware container and refrigerate.