Salmon Rillettes

• Seafood

  • 1/2 lb Salmon, center-cut skinless fillet
  • 1/4 lb Smoked salmon, skinless hot flaked

• Produce

  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 Celery, rib
  • 2 tbsp Chives
  • 1 Leek
  • 1 Onion, small
  • 1 Shallot, minced (1/4 cup, large

• Condiments

  • 1 1/2 tbsp Lemon juice, fresh

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Paprika, smoked sweet
  • 1 tsp Peppercorns, black
  • 1 Salt
  • 1 White pepper, freshly ground

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil, Extra Virgin

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 Baguette, toasted slices

• Dairy

  • 5 tbsp Butter, unsalted
  • 1/2 tbsp Sour cream

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1 tbsp Anise-flavored liqueur
  • 1 cup White wine, dry

• Liquids

  • 4 cups Water

Found on foodandwine.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound center-cut, skinless salmon fillet
• 1 tablespoon anise-flavored liqueur, such as Pernod
• Salt
• Freshly ground white pepper
• 1 celery rib
• 1 leek, halved lengthwise
• 1 small onion, quartered lengthwise
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 4 cups water
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large shallot, minced (1/4 cup)
• 1/2 tablespoon sour cream
• 1/4 pound skinless hot-smoked salmon, flaked
• 2 tablespoons snipped chives
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
• Toasted baguette slices, for serving

Directions

• On a plate, sprinkle the salmon with the anise liqueur and season with salt and white pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring the celery, leek, onion, bay leaf, peppercorns, wine and water to a boil. Simmer for 25 minutes. Add the salmon to the pan, cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 10 minutes. Remove the salmon, picking off any peppercorns, and refrigerate until chilled, about 45 minutes. Flake the salmon. In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the shallot and cook over moderate heat until softened. Let cool. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter until smooth. Whisk in the sour cream. Add the cooled shallot, along with the poached and smoked salmon, chives, lemon juice, olive oil and paprika and stir until combined. Season the rillettes with salt and white pepper. Serve with toasted baguette slices.