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Curried Salmon Mousse





Yields
Serves 8 to 10 (3 cups)




Total Time
45 mins

su-Curried Salmon Mousse




Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Kevin Crafts
 1/2 cup dry white wine
 2 teaspoons salt, divided
 1 pound rinsed wild sockeye salmon fillet
 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 1 cup chopped shallots
 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
 1/2 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
 1/3 cup coconut milk
 1/4 cup cream cheese
 1/4 cup lime juice
 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  Fresh chives, chopped
Step 1
1

Boil 2 cups water, wine, and 1 tsp. salt in a medium frying pan. Simmer fish just until opaque. Drain, cool, skin, and flake.

Step 2
2

Pour oil into pan over medium heat. Cook shallots, garlic, and ginger until softened. Stir in curry paste; cook 1 minute. Whirl mixture in a food processor with coconut milk, cream cheese, sugar, and 1 tsp. salt until smooth. Pulse in salmon, then lime juice. Serve chilled, topped with chives.

Step 3
3

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Step 4
4

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5

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Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 185Calories from Fat 59
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%

Saturated Fat 5g25%
Cholesterol 46mg16%
Sodium 315mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 5.2g2%

Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Protein 13g26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.