Good quality smoked salmon is a true delicacy that can be used and served in numerous ways. Here is a recipe for a tasty and easy to prepare smoked salmon mousse, with two serving suggestions: served as is, or wrapped in smoked salmon. A third option of serving the mousse is to pipe it on crackers or sliced cucumbers, and serve as finger-food.
Any way you choose to serve it, I’m sure you’ll enjoy the results.
A few notes:
* For best results, all the ingredients should be at room temperature when blending.
* As smoked salmon can differ in salt levels, it’s best to add the salt only when you’re almost done with blending the mixture and tasted it.
* I prefer the mousse to have a bit of a coarse texture, with tiny pieces of smoked salmon in it. If you prefer a smoother texture, add all the smoked salmon at once, and blend the mixture longer, until you reach the right texture for your taste.
* The mousse can be kept, covered in the fridge, for up to 4-5 days.
Makes: 2 cups
Prep time: 15 minutes
Chilling time: minimum 4 hours
Ingredients:
For the mousse:
3 scallions, coarsely cut + for garnish
6 oz (170 grams) good quality smoked salmon
8 oz (225 grams) soft cream cheese
2 Tbs heavy cream or milk
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tbs fresh lemon zest
1 Tbs capers, drained
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Salt to taste
For the wrapped mousse:
2 oz (55 grams) smoked salmon
For serving:
Crackers, lemon wedges
1. Place the scallions in a small food processor, with the metal blade, and chop coarsely. Add ¾ of the smoked salmon and blend again. Add the cream cheese, heavy cream or milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, capers and black pepper. Blend, cleaning the sides of the bowl once or twice, to a fairly fine consistency. Add the remaining smoked salmon and blend briefly. Taste and add salt as required. Blend briefly again.
2. Transfer half of the mixture to a serving ramekin. Level the top with the back of a spoon, cover with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge for at least 4 hours. To serve, garnish with some chopped scallions and serve with crackers or fresh bagels, and lemon wedges on the side.
3. For the wrapped mousses: line a small ramekin with plastic wrap. Now line the smoked salmon over the plastic wrap. Add the remaining mousse into the center, and gather the smoked salmon from the sides to the center, to cover the mousse. Cover with the plastic wrap and place a small plate on top, to flatten it. Place in the fridge, for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
To serve, uncover the plastic wrap from the top. Place the ramekin, upside down, on a serving plate. Carefully remove the ramekin and plastic wrap and serve, with lemon wedges and crackers on the side.
That is so very elegant, but how hard is it to cut through the salmon covering to serve the mousse encased within? Does the mousse firm up enough to provide resistance? I just ate a warmed-over pecan pancake, but could easily take on a bowl of that mousse with some Triscuits! ;->
Virtual hugs,
Judie
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Thank you Judie! 🙂
The mousse is not that firm, but if using good quality smoked salmon that is cut thin, then it’s actually quite easy to cut through.
Even when, towards the end, it becomes a bit more messy, somehow it’s still vanishes quickly.. 🙂
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I’m afraid my guests would never get the opportunity to sample this delightful dish! “Good quality smoked salmon” and “I live in the desert” are not compatible sentences. I guess that is a desert downside, but I could probably get the nice man in the brown suit (UPS) to bring me some from New York if I asked nicely. ;->
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lol
Yes, one of the good things about NY is that it’s quite easy to get good smoked salmon! 🙂
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This is definitely something to try for a special occasion! Looks wonderful 🙂
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Thank you Marisa! 🙂
It’s really a great dish for easy entertaining. I hope you’ll enjoy the results. I’ll be happy to hear your comments.
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o wow! what an amazing recipe and brilliant photography.
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Thank you Heenie. It’s so nice to hear. 🙂
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o thank you for such a lovely, picture perfect treat 🙂 Wish we had smoked smoked salmon here in Pakistan.
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My Pleasure! 🙂
It is a shame you can’t get smoked salmon, but local smoked fish can also work for the mousse itself.
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Utterly delicious. Great smoked salmon mousse is one of life’s pleasures
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Couldn’t agree more! 🙂
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Brilliant! This is happening for a cocktail party next week.
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Sounds like a good plan! I hope you’ll enjoy the results. I’ll be happy to hear your comments. 🙂
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Impressive!! I like it!! I am definitely going to try this!
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Thank you Frank. I hope you’ll enjoy the results. I’ll be happy to hear your comments. 🙂
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Looks really lovely – a great dish! Must try making it. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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Thank you Lili! It’s a pleasure to share.
I hope you’ll enjoy the results. I’ll be happy to hear your comments. 🙂
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Ronit, your Smoked Salmon Mousse sounds wonderful and I look forward to trying it! 🙂
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Thank you Linda! I hope you’ll enjoy the mousse. I’ll be happy to hear your comments. 🙂
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This recipe is like a blast from the past for me, I haven’t make smoked salmon mousse in years, it was a dinner party fave in the 80s which I must revisit. Your presentation is very elegant Ronit
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Yes, for some odd reason it lost its’ popularity since, but now it’s “vintage” and it’s time to bring it back… 🙂
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I love salmon and eat it regularly but have never made this. Well done – it really looks delicious!
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Thank you Judi, I’m glad you liked the recipe. It’s one of my favorites. 🙂
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This is lovely! Salmon mousse is delicious 😊
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Thank you Frances. I totally agree! 🙂
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Wow totally elegant. The step by step pictures are lovely!
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Thank you Lyn! It is a great dish for easy entertaining. I’m glad the photos help. 🙂
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What a beautiful and elegant food! I never would have thought of using the salmon as the shell for the mousse.
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Thank you Sheryl!
I can’t take credit for the salmon shell, but I’m glad you liked the idea as much as I do. 🙂
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The salmon Mousse looks delicious. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you Liz. It’s my pleasure to share. 🙂
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Gorgeous recipe! I had something similar at a party years ago & fell in love! Your ingredients speak to me! Can’t wait to give this a try! Thank you!
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Thank you Lana! Yes, it is by now a “vintage” dish, but still very tasty. I hope you’ll enjoy the results. I’ll be happy to hear your comments. 🙂
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I love vintage recipes! I’m really looking forward to using your wonderful recipe! I used tuna a few times & it was OK…can’t beat salmon. I’ll be sure to let you know when I make it…very soon I hope! Thanks a bunch!
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Yes, as much as I too like tuna, no doubt smoked salmon us much better… 🙂
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It’s so delicious,and I can imagine mousse’s taste and my mouth is watering now 😀 Haven’t make salmon mousses for a long time! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you Mila! I too haven’t made it in a while and now that I have, I make it very often. I have to say it usually disappears very quickly. 🙂
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Haha And I know why – it’s delicious!
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That is simply beautiful!
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Thank you Juliana! 🙂
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Gosh, Ronit, this looks good. Love the presentation. It would look fantastic served for a holiday brunch.
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Thank you John! 🙂
It is indeed a great dish for a holiday brunch, especially since assembly is done a day beforehand.
By the way, I’ve received your book and I’m enjoying reading about your family’s stories and recipes. 🙂
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Ronit, this mousse would make my husband very happy…smoked salmon is one of his favorite treats.
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I’m glad to hear, Karen. It is really the perfect dish for smoked salmon aficionados. 🙂
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Made this for a cocktail party last night. Everyone loved it and I know now I should double the recipe next time 😀
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Thanks for the update. I’m really glad to hear – double the recipe is always good! 🙂
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NOM. I love the presentation, delightful! ….And now I’m hungry haha.
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Oh my, I hear my named being called on this creative appetizer! 🍓
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Thank you Gail, for such a lovely compliment. I hope you’ll make and enjoy the dish. I’ll be happy to hear your comments.:)
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It’s something my son and daughter-in-law will go crazy over! 🍓
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I’m glad to hear! 🙂
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that has to be the nicest looking salmon mouse I’ve seen. Looks so good stuffed into the smoked fish.
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Thank you for visiting and commenting. I’m glad you liked this way of presentation. 🙂
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Really impressive!
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Thank you Julie! 🙂
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