Smoked Salmon Terrine Food

SMOKED SALMON & AVOCADO TERRINES

Steps:

• Lightly oil 8 small ramekins. Line with cling film, then the salmon (either 1 large or 2 smaller slices), allowing plenty of overhang.
• Gently mix together the cheese, chives and avocado with the lemon juice and plenty of seasoning. Spoon into the salmon-lined ramekins, press down, fold over the overlapping salmon, then cling film to seal in the mixture. Can be made the night before, but if making on the day they should be chilled for at least 4 hrs.
• On the day, gently lift the terrines out of the ramekins using the cling film, then remove the film. Place the terrines on plates with some baby salad leaves tossed in a little vinaigrette. Drizzle the terrine and plate with sweet chilli sauce. Serve on their own or with toast.

SMOKED SALMON TERRINE

Steps:

• Grease a loaf tin, a 900g/2lb one is ideal but you can use one slightly smaller or bigger. Line with cling film, then cover just the base with one layer of smoked salmon slices, trimmed to fit neatly.
• Whizz the cream cheese, cream, lemon zest and juice together in a food processor to combine. Scrape out and stir in the dill and chives with some seasoning. Spread an 8th of the cream cheese mixture over as evenly as you can. Top with a layer of salmon slices. Repeat with the cream cheese and salmon - you should be able to do 7 layers of cream cheese (By starting with just an 8th of the mixture, it means as the tin widens you'll have enough to put a bit more as you go further up creating even layers.) Finish with a last layer of salmon (and treat yourself to a smoked salmon sarnie with any trimmings!) Cover with cling film, pressing down gently, then chill overnight.
• To serve, turn onto a platter and gently peel off the cling film. Scatter with a few dill fronds and serve with lemon wedges and toast.

SMOKED SALMON TERRINE RECIPE

Steps:

• In a food processor, blend 150g (5oz) of the smoked salmon and 150g (5oz) of the hot smoked salmon with the Philadelphia, horseradish, lemon zest, dill and peppercorns to make a smooth paste. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice, and transfer to a mixing bowl. In another bowl, lightly whip the cream to soft peaks. Fold through the mixture and set aside.
• Line the terrine with the remaining smoked salmon slices, allowing an overlap to fold over and almost cover the top.
• Spoon half the salmon mixture into the terrine and spread to the edges. Place the remaining hot smoked salmon down the centre of the terrine in a neat line. Spoon the rest of the salmon mixture into the terrine, being careful not to disturb the hot smoked salmon. Smooth, then fold over the smoked salmon to cover the top. It doesn't matter if they don't meet. Wrap in the overhanging clingfilm and leave in the fridge overnight, weighed down with a board and some cans.
• Turn out, remove the clingfilm and slice. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

SMOKED SALMON TERRINE

Steps:

• Line a 900g loaf tin or 1.
• 4litre terrine dish with plastic wrap.
• Beat the butter until very soft.
• Dice the anchovies, and beat into the butter with the lemon zest and juice.
• Mix in the dill, season with salt and pepper and set aside at room temperature.
• Line the loaf tin or dish with salmon slices, making sure there is an over-hang of about 5cm around the sides.
• Cover the bottom with more smoked salmon, then smear over a thin layer of butter.
• Cover the butter with a layer of salmon.
• Continue until the tin is full, finishing with a layer of salmon.
• Fold the over-hanging salmon over the layered salmon.
• Place another loaf tin weighted down with a couple of small tins or another terrine dish on top.
• This will help press the layers together.
• Refrigerate for several hours or preferably overnight.
• Serve thin slices alongside a green salad accompanied with brown bread or bruscetta type bread.

SALMON TERRINE

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan and add salt. Add salmon fillet, reduce to a simmer, and cook until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer salmon to a plate using a slotted spoon and let cool 10 minutes. Flake salmon into a large bowl, discarding skin, and toss with smoked salmon, green onion, parsley, and tarragon.
• Whisk together butter, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, and pepper in a bowl until smooth. Add mayonnaise mixture to salmon mixture and gently stir until well combined.
• Cover and chill 3 hours. Serve with toasted baguette slices or crackers.

SMOKED SALMON TERRINE

Steps:

• Place spinach in a pot with water to cover. Boil until wilted; drain well. Chop into small pieces.
• Place cream cheese in a bowl; cut using 2 butter knives until paste-like in consistency. Mix in the spinach, green onions, water chestnuts, and dill.
• Line a loaf pan with of plastic wrap. Arrange a layer of smoked salmon in the pan; spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture over the salmon. Repeat layering with the remaining salmon and cream cheese mixture.
• Chill in the refrigerator, at least 2 hours.
• Invert the pan onto a serving dish; peel off the plastic wrap.

LEEK, ASPARAGUS, SMOKED SALMON TERRINE

Steps:

• Blanch the asparagus in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until bright green and just tender.
• Remove and plunge into cold water, drain well.
• Finely chop the white section of the leeks to give 1 cup.
• In a large pan, melt the butter, add white leeks and cook for 2 minutes or until soften, cool.
• Slice the green section lengthwise into long ribbon like leaves.
• Blanch in boiling water for 1-2 minutes or until softened, then plunge into cold water, drain well.
• Combine with the Philly, salmon, rind, juice, horseradish, and seasonings in a large bowl until combined.
• Line an 11cm x 21cm loaf pan with plastic wrap.
• Layer the leek ribbons across the pan ensuring they overlap by 1 cm.
• Spoon half the Philly mixture evenly into the pan, top with the asparagus spears, then spoon in the remaining Philly.
• Fold the leek ends over the filling to enclose, trim if necessary.
• Chill until firm.
• Invert onto a serving plate.
• Serve sliced.

SALMON AND AVOCADO TERRINE

Steps:

• To make the mousse, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the fresh salmon in a single layer in a medium ovenproof skillet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bring the fish stock to a boil and pour it over the salmon. Over medium high heat, bring the stock to a simmer. Place a buttered sheet of parchment paper over the skillet and transfer it to the oven. Cook for 2 minutes, until the salmon is not quite done. Strain, reserving the salmon and stock in separate bowls.
• In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over medium low heat. Add the shallots and the mushrooms and cook for about 3 minutes, or until almost tender. Add the brandy and flame it with a match, standing well away from the pan. Cook over high heat until reduced by half, then add the reserved stock and again reduce by half. Remove from the heat and sprinkle the gelatin over the top. Stir until the gelatin has dissolved, then strain into a food processor and discard the solids. Add the cooked salmon and the Tabasco to the food processor and puree the mixture until smooth. Whip the cream to soft peaks and reserve in the refrigerator. Transfer the salmon mixture to a metal bowl set inside a larger bowl filled with ice water. Stir until the mixture has cooled to room temperature, but not colder. Stir in 1/4 of the whipped cream to loosen the mixture, then fold in the remaining whipped cream gently.
• Stop folding as soon as the last trace of white disappears. Pour 1/2 of the mixture into a 10 by 5 by 3inch glass loaf pan and, using half of the smoked salmon, gently lay a layer of smoked salmon over the top, laying the strips crosswise. Fit the avocado slices together into an even layer, taking care not to press down too hard or the mousse underneath will shift. Lay the remaining smoked salmon over the top of the avocado and then scoop the remaining salmon mousse into the pan. Spread the mousse into an even layer and cover with plastic wrap. Chill for at least 6 hours and up to 2 days before serving. To serve, run a thin knife along the inside edge of the pan. Dip the bottom of the pan in hot water for a few seconds and invert onto a rectangular serving platter. Cut the mousse into 3/4inch slices with a very sharp knife transfer carefully to serving plates. Pass the watercress mayonnaise on the side.