Smoked Salmon Mousse Recipe

Name: Smoked Salmon Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 ounce unflavored gelatin; 1/4 cup cold water; 1/2 cup boiling water; 1/2 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon finely grated onion; 1 dash Tabasco sauce; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill; 6 ounces canned smoked salmon; 1 cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

1/4 ounce unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely grated onion
1 dash Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill
6 ounces canned smoked salmon
1 cup heavy cream

1
Soften the gelatin in cold water in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the boiling water and whisk the mixture slowly until gelatin dissolves. Cool to room temperature.
2
Whisk in the mayo, lemon juice, grated onion, Tabasco, paprika, salt and dill.
3
Stir to blend completely and refrigerate for about 20 minutes, or until the mixture begins to thicken slightly.
4
Remove the skin and cartilage from the salmon and flake.
5
Fold in the finely flaked salmon.
6
In a separate bowl, whip the cream until it is thickened to peaks and fluffy.
7
Fold gently into the salmon mixture.Transfer the mixture to a 6- to 8- cup bowl or decorative mold.
8
Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
9
Serve with cracked pepper water crackers, or plain water crackers.

769

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 ounce unflavored gelatin, 1/4 cup cold water, 1/2 cup boiling water, 1/2 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Smoked 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Smoked Salmon Mousse

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Variations & substitutions

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