Salmon Mousse Recipe

Name: Salmon Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 envelope unflavored gelatin; 1/4 cup cold water; 1/2 cup boiling water; 1/2 cup mayonnaise, preferably Hellmanns; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon finely grated onion; Dash of Tabasco; 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill; 2 cups finely flaked poached fresh salmon or canned salmon, skin and bones removed; 1 cup heavy cream; Watercress, for garnish; Toast, pumpernickel, or crackers, for serving

Servings: persons

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup mayonnaise, preferably Hellmanns
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely grated onion
Dash of Tabasco
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
2 cups finely flaked poached fresh salmon or canned salmon, skin and bones removed
1 cup heavy cream
Watercress, for garnish
Toast, pumpernickel, or crackers, for serving

1
Soften the gelatin in the cold water in a large mixing bowl.
2
Stir in the boiling water and whisk the mixture slowly until the gelatin dissolves.
3
Cool to room temperature.
4
Whisk in the mayonnaise, lemon juice, grated onion, Tabasco, paprika, salt, and dill.
5
Stir to blend completely and refrigerate until the mixture begins to thicken slightly, about 20 minutes.
6
Fold in the finely flaked salmon.
7
In a separate bowl, whip the cream until it is thickened to soft peaks and fluffy.
8
Fold gently into the salmon mixture.
9
Transfer the mixture to a 6- to 8-cup bowl or decorative mold.
10
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
11
Garnish with watercress, and serve with toasts, pumpernickel, or crackers.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 envelope unflavored gelatin, 1/4 cup cold water, 1/2 cup boiling water, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, preferably Hellmanns, and more.

Yes, Salmon Mousse 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.

Salmon Mousse

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