Salmon Mousse

Para versão Portuguesa clique aqui: “Mousse de Salmão”

1 sheet unflavoured gelatin

100g smoked salmon, coarsely chopped

1 cup unflavoured greek yoghurt

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

¼ tsp salt

Chopped parsley for garnish

  

Soak the gelatin in cold water. When softened, drain and place in the microwave just a few seconds until dissolved. Set aside.

In the bowl of the thermomix, combine salmon, yoghurt, and lemon juice. Set 10sec./speed 6. Season with salt. With motor running on speed 2 add dissolved gelatin and blend until combined.

Pour into two small bowls. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to set. Garnish mousse with parsley and serve with crackers, toast or bread slices.

Salmon Patties

Para versão Portuguesa clique aqui: "Pastéis de Salmão"

1 salmon fillet

¼ cup white wine

¼ cup diced onion

¼  cup diced red pepper

1 tbsp minced fresh parsley

1 egg

½ cup fresh bread crumbs (not dried)

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

In a small pot place enough water to cover the salmon, add wine and season with salt. Place on high heat and bring to a boil. Add the salmon, reduce heat and let it cook for 10 minutes. Drain, remove skin and bones and discard. 

With the help of a fork, mash the salmon and add all remaining ingredients except for the olive oil. 

Mix well and shape into small patties. Heat a non-sticking pan and add the olive oil. Cook the patties for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.

Onda Pasta and Salmon Salad

Para versão Portuguesa clique aqui: "Salada de Massa com Salmão à Onda"

½ cup nuts roughly chopped

a few lettuce leaves

2 cups pasta (fusilli)

100g smoked salmon cut in small pieces

3 apples, diced

For the sauce:

5 tbsp cream cheese

4 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 tbsp mayonnaise

1 tbsp honey

Roast the nuts for 5 minutes in a pre-heated oven at 180ºC. Tear a few lettuce leaves in small pieces. Cook the pasta in water seasoned with salt, drain and place in a serving bowl. Let it cool completely. Add salmon, apples, nuts and lettuce.

In a small bowl whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce. Pour over the salad, toss well and it’s ready to serve!