How to Make a Salmon Mousse

Assemble all your ingredients and kitchen utensils., Let the gelatine soak in a bowl of cold water for a minimum of ten minutes. , Chop the smoked salmon and dill into tiny pieces using a sharp knife and chopping board., Whip the full fat cream in a...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Assemble all your ingredients and kitchen utensils.

    If you're using smoked salmon flakes, make sure they're small enough.

    You shouldn't find lumps in the mousse; it should have a light and airy consistency. , You can test this by seeing what happens if you take a spoonful out of the bowl.

    If the cream settles back in, you need to whip it some more. , Then remove the pan from the heat. ,,,,, If you move it, the shape of the mousse might be affected, which could lead to a less visually pleasing dish. , If you've used a mold, place a serving plate upside-down on top of the mold, then turn the mold over carefully.

    This way, the salmon mousse should settle onto the serving plate without losing its shape. ,,
  2. Step 2: Let the gelatine soak in a bowl of cold water for a minimum of ten minutes.

  3. Step 3: Chop the smoked salmon and dill into tiny pieces using a sharp knife and chopping board.

  4. Step 4: Whip the full fat cream in a bowl until it's sufficiently thick.

  5. Step 5: Heat the lemon juice in a pan on the stove until it simmers.

  6. Step 6: Remove the gelatin leaves from the cold water and mix them in with the heated lemon juice.

  7. Step 7: Add the other ingredients and stir them in lightly.

  8. Step 8: Rinse a glass or ceramic bowl or mold.

  9. Step 9: Pour the mixture into the bowl and cover it with cling wrap.

  10. Step 10: Place the bowl in the fridge and let it sit for at least 12 hours without being disturbed.

  11. Step 11: Remove the salmon mousse from the fridge to garnish it and prepare for serving.

  12. Step 12: Decorate the mousse with prawns

  13. Step 13: fresh dill

  14. Step 14: or any other decoration of your choice.

  15. Step 15: Serve the mousse with rye bread or boiled potatoes.

Detailed Guide

If you're using smoked salmon flakes, make sure they're small enough.

You shouldn't find lumps in the mousse; it should have a light and airy consistency. , You can test this by seeing what happens if you take a spoonful out of the bowl.

If the cream settles back in, you need to whip it some more. , Then remove the pan from the heat. ,,,,, If you move it, the shape of the mousse might be affected, which could lead to a less visually pleasing dish. , If you've used a mold, place a serving plate upside-down on top of the mold, then turn the mold over carefully.

This way, the salmon mousse should settle onto the serving plate without losing its shape. ,,

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