Salmon Pate
Recipe by Helen Rennie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuUVu36CMtE
- 1 lb salmon fillet, cooked
- zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 medium shallot (or 2 scallions), minced
- 1 Tbsp capers, rinsed, dried, and minced (optional)
- 2 Tbsp herbs (any mix of tarragon, parsley, dill, chives), minced
- 113g (4 oz) cold smoked salmon, minced
- 30g (2 Tbsp) unsalted butter, softened and cut into 4 pieces
- 65g (4-5 Tbsp) mayo
- 35g (2 Tbsp) creme fraiche or sour cream
- 15g (1 Tbsp) Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
In a medium bowl, combine everything except the cooked salmon and mix until homogeneous. Add the cooked salmon, discarding any skin and brown flesh, and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.