Salmon Rillettes

Rillettes are coarse, pâté-like French spreads typically made from duck, pork, or rabbit. Our salmon version is a lighter take on the traditional dish. It's good with toasted baguette slices or sturdy crackers, and a nice cold flute of dry sparkling rosé wouldn't be a bad idea either. Prep and Cook Time: about 10 minutes.

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1/4 cup finely minced onion

1/2 pound hot-smoked salmon, skinned and broken into chunks

3 ounces cold-smoked salmon, torn into pieces

2/3 cup crème fraîche

1/4 cup finely chopped chives

1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

Freshly ground black pepper

Step 1

Melt butter in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until soft but not browned, about 3 minutes. Let cool slightly.

Step 2

Scrape onion into a food processor and add hot- and cold-smoked salmon. Pulse mixture until fish is coarsely chopped. (Do not overblend, or mixture will become pasty.)

Step 3

Scrape into a medium bowl and gently stir in crème fraîche, chives, and lemon juice. Season to taste with pepper.

Step 4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per 3-Tbsp. serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 157Calories from Fat 69

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%

Saturated Fat 6.7g34%
Cholesterol 38mg13%
Sodium 502mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 3.3g2%

Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Protein 15g30%

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

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Salmon Rillettes