Salmon Rilette
Ingredients
- 12 oz Salmon Filet
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt and freshly ground Pepper
- 1 Baugette- sliced thin
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil for brushing
- 4 oz Smoked Salmon - diced
- 4 oz Butter - room temperature
- 1 Lemon
- 2 Tbsps Chives - minced
Wine Match
Directions
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Brush salmon with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and set on a sheet pan. Place in the middle of the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes.Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
Raise the oven temperature to 375°F.
Lightly brush the baguette slices on both sides with olive oil. Set on a sheet pan and bake for 10 minutes until golden.Place salmon, smoke salmon, butter and the juice of one lemon in the work bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth and light. Adjust seasoning if need it.
To serve, spread salmon rilette mixture on croutons and garnish with the chopped chives.
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Recipe by Executive Chef Brian Streeter
