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Salmon Rillettes Spread
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Salmon Rillettes is an appetizer spread that uses buttery salmon and is the perfect appetizer or addition to any charcuterie platter.
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
French
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Servings
8
servings
Calories
140
Author
Ronda Eagle | Kitchen Dreaming
Ingredients
12
ounce
salmon
, bones removed
salt and pepper
, to taste
5
tablespoons
unsalted butter
1
tablespoon
olive oil
1
tablespoons
fresh lemon juice
2
tablespoons
chopped chives
1/4
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
1/2
teaspoon
smoked paprika
Optional Garnishes
chopped chives
chopped green onions
smoked paprika
Instructions
Preheat the over to 350 degrees F.
Season the salmon on both sides lightly with salt and pepper. Bake about 15 minutes or until just cooked and easily flakes apart.
Remove from oven and set aside to slightly cool.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, thoroughly blend together the butter and olive oil until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and stir to combine.
If the salmon has skin, remove it and discard. Then, with a fork, flake the cooked salmon into the butter mixture.
Add chives, cayenne, smoked paprika and salt and pepper, to taste. Blend to combine.
Serve with grilled baguette slices or crackers.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
serving
|
Calories:
140
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
1
g
|
Protein:
9
g
|
Fat:
12
g
|
Saturated Fat:
5
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
42
mg
|
Sodium:
20
mg
|
Potassium:
217
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
323
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Vitamin D:
1
µg
|
Vitamin E:
1
mg
|
Vitamin K:
2
µg
|
Calcium:
8
mg
|
Folate:
11
µg
|
Iron:
1
mg
|
Zinc:
1
mg