Smoked Salmon Mousse

Submitted by dawnie2u

"I have used regular canned salmon and added a little liquid smoke when I was unable to find canned smoked salmon. You could substitute hot smoked flaked salmon for the canned."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 1⁄4 ounce unflavored gelatin
• 1⁄4 cup cold water
• 1⁄2 cup boiling water
• 1⁄2 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon finely grated onion
• 1 dash Tabasco sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill
• 6 ounces canned smoked salmon
• 1 cup heavy cream

directions

1. Soften the gelatin in cold water in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the boiling water and whisk the mixture slowly until gelatin dissolves. Cool to room temperature.
2. Whisk in the mayo, lemon juice, grated onion, Tabasco, paprika, salt and dill.
3. Stir to blend completely and refrigerate for about 20 minutes, or until the mixture begins to thicken slightly.
4. Remove the skin and cartilage from the salmon and flake.
5. Fold in the finely flaked salmon.
6. In a separate bowl, whip the cream until it is thickened to peaks and fluffy.
7. Fold gently into the salmon mixture.Transfer the mixture to a 6- to 8- cup bowl or decorative mold.
8. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
9. Serve with cracked pepper water crackers, or plain water crackers.

Reviews

[French Tart]

A lovely light salmon mousse which I have tested out before I serve them to guests tonight! I used fresh smoked salmon, as I have never seen tinned smoked salmon - but I did add a tin of cooked pink salmon to bulk it up with! I also used low fat creme fraiche as I though the recipe was quite rich already - from what I have tasted whilst I was making this - it is a lovely, light and zingy salmon mousse! Photos to be posted later - made for ZWT3 - thanks Dawn! FT:-)