Salmon Rillettes
Salmon Rillettes: A French, open faced sandwich spread that’s perfect for a light lunch!
Salmon Rillettes
The time has come for the third and final seafood rillette recipe from Around My French Table. And we saved the best for last. Although I enjoyed the sardine and tuna versions, these salmon rilettes trumped them all.
What Are Rillettes?
As a quick review, rillettes are a meat spread similar to pâté. More typically made of pork or goose meat, Dorie Greenspan has shared three scrumptious fish options.
This may be a shocker to some of my Dorista friends, but Bill loved this dish! I had some corn chips on the counter for some mango salsa so I offered him that or the salmon rillettes. Without hesitation, he chose the salmon…then dove in again and again. I should have made a double batch.
How to Make This Fresh Salmon Spread
I whipped up a terrine of this spread in no time. Fresh salmon chunks were poached in a bath of white wine, bay, lemon peel, a sliver of chile pepper, coriander seed, white peppercorns and spring onion greens.
The cooked salmon was then mashed and mixed with diced smoked salmon, lemon zest, minced onion, minced chile and finally some softened butter. Packed in either a small serving dish or canning jar, this salmon spread was refrigerated a few hours before serving with crackers or hearty bread slices.
The Recipe for Salmon Rillettes
This recipe can be viewed and printed from the PBS website.
Today, I am on an 8 hour road trip to Iowa for my high school reunion. I’m sure we’ll pretend we are 18 again and can endure late lights of cocktails, laughter and reminiscing. We’ll be remembering our dear friend, Steve Gradwohl, who unexpectedly passed away last May.
Skinny Tip
I’m starting a new series of Skinny Tips. How I keep slim is one of my most frequent inquiries. I’ll feature tips on some of my upcoming blog posts.
Tip #11: Eat nutrient dense food. Don’t waste your calories. Good fats (avocado, olive oil, salmon) and fiber rich foods (fruits, veggies, whole grains) will actually satisfy your hunger better than junk food.
35 Comments on “Salmon Rillettes”
It looks great, especially with the salmon roe. I would never have expected Bill to like this one, especially based on the ones he passes on. I hope your reunion was a blast. My dear friend from high school (and junior high) who now lives in Michigan just spent the weekend visiting in Maine. We certainly felt 18 again, even with her 18-yr-old daughter hanging out with us.
If Bill ate then I have to try it also!
My Bill loved this too! Although I was not surprised…he really enjoys fish! Yours looks absolutely delish!! Pretty presentation! Enjoy your reunion!
I’ve never made a rillette before and I can’t wait to make Dori’s salmon version. It looks amazing!
I hope you had a great time being 18 again!
Have a wonderful time at your reunion Liz! So glad Bill enjoyed this dish – I am a salmon lover and would gobble this up in no time too – it looks fantastic 🙂
Looks so good, it’s good idea for a pot luck this summer, love the color, hope you had a great time 🙂
Liz, this sounds and looks so posh! Have a wonderful time at your reunion!
Dear Liz, have a smashing time at your High School Reunion!
This was a wonderful recipe – glad that we were not the only ones who enjoyed this so much!
Beautiful presentation!
I wish I liked fish–it’s so good and low cal! We went to a fancy tapas restaurant in North Carolina–the pictures reminds me of that!
Anything bathed in white wine is sublime! Seriously, Liz, mille foie merci pour le elegante salmon rillette introduction.
Have fun in Iowa <3 Undoubtedly your friend will be celebrating with you from Heaven <3
Yummy! I think recipe with salmon is my favorite 🙂
Beautiful little appetizers…would go well with champagne…
ela h.
Wow Liz, this sounds delicious! Truly divine! Pinned.
Aww you decorated with ikura (salmon roe) too! So pretty! Salmon is our family favorite. Salmon rillettes are very nice dish to serve at a party. I look forward to your skinny tips. It’s always good to get a reminder, especially from someone skinny. 😀
I love love salmon! This is something I can eat every day and still wanting more.
Enjoy your weekend, Liz.
Angie