Potted Salmon Recipe

Name: Potted Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fillet of whole salmon, skinned and pin-boned; ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 pinch bay leaf powder; 12 lemon, juice of, only; 3 12 ounces butter, diced; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped; fine sea salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 ounces clarified butter, for the topping

Servings: persons

1 lb fillet of whole salmon, skinned and pin-boned
½ teaspoon grated nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 pinch bay leaf powder
12 lemon, juice of, only
3 12 ounces butter, diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
fine sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 ounces clarified butter, for the topping

1
Preheat the oven to 350F Cut the fish into 1/2in slices and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
2
Add the spices and lemon juice and season to taste.
3
Stir in the butter and chopped onion, and spoon the mixture into an ovenproof dish - it should be about 1 1/2in in depth.
4
Cover with a tightly fitting lid.
5
Stand the dish in a roasting tin, half-filled with hot water, taking care that the water doesn't seep into the sealed salmon mixture.
6
Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the fish is flaky to the touch.
7
Remove from the oven and leave on one side to cool.
8
Flake the salmon with a fork and stir in the parsley.
9
Check the seasoning before spooning the cooked fish mixture into small ramekins.
10
Chill for a couple of hours.
11
Pour a thin layer of melted clarified butter over the chilled pots and return to the fridge to set.
12
Serve the pots with a crisp green salad and accompany with thin slices of toast.

970

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fillet of whole salmon, skinned and pin-boned, ½ teaspoon grated nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, 1 pinch bay leaf powder, and more.

Yes, Potted Salmon falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Potted Salmon

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