This smoked salmon appetizer serves 12 people, is great for pairing with Sauvignon Blanc or sparkling wine and the mousse works as a delicious breakfast spread the next day (if there is any left over!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cream cheese, at room temperature
- 7 ounces smoked salmon
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Lemon juice, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or good-quality, extra-virgin olive oil)
- 1 bunch chives, finely chopped, for garnish
Directions
Place 1 cup cream cheese, 6 ounces salmon and lemon zest in food processor. Pulse until smooth. Place mixture in bowl. In stand mixer using whip attachment, whisk remaining cream cheese until fluffy.
With large rubber spatula, gently fold whipped cream cheese into salmon mixture. Add salt, pepper and lemon juice as desired. Spoon into serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and fresh-cracked pepper. Garnish with chives and remaining smoked salmon. Serve with crostini. Serves 12 as appetizer.
TIP:The mousse can be tightly covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for five days. If you have any left over, serve it again or, Weaver suggests, “Use it for a delicious breakfast bagel spread in the morning.”
Crostini Ingredients
- 1 sourdough baguette
- ¼ cup lemon olive oil (or good-quality, extra-virgin olive oil)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Crostini Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice baguette on bias, ¼ inch thick. Arrange on baking tray. Brush bread slices with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Bake until golden brown. Top with smoked salmon mousse and garnish with remaining smoked salmon…
Pair It
Fathers & Daughters 2015 Sauvignon Blanc from Ferrington Vineyard in Anderson Valley. Crisp acidity and gentle floral aromatics complement the dish.
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