{Salmon Rillettes} Herbed Crème Fraîche Smoked Salmon Spread Recipe

Napa will always have a place in my heart. When I lived in San Francisco, I'd day trip there on the regular. And though there are plenty of amazing places, Bouchon Bistro will always be a go-to for me. It feels like France in the midst of California wine country: the zinc counter, the bakery, and swoon-worthy {Salmon Rillettes} Smoked Salmon and Herbed Crème Fraîche Spread recipe.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Chilling Time 2

Total Time 2 30

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine French

Servings Servings

Calories 91 kcal

Ingredients

For The Shallots:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup minced shallots
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

For The Rillettes:

2/3 cup small diced fennel bulbs
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves, chives, or chervil
1 tablespoon anise liqueur
such as Pernod or another Pastis (optional)
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/3 cup crème fraîche
or sour cream
1 pound hot-smoked salmon
or cold-smoked salmon or a mix of the two

For Serving:

Crackers or crostini
for serving

Instructions

To Sauté The Shallots: Melt the butter in a medium frying pan over medium heat. When foaming subsides, add the shallots, season with a pinch of salt and a few cranks of freshly ground black pepper. Cook until the shallots are translucent and soft; set aside to cool slightly.
To Make The Smoked Salmon Rillettes: Stir the shallots together with the fennel, lemon juice, herbs, Pernod (if using), lemon zest, and crème fraîche. Season with a pinch of salt and some freshly ground black pepper.
Break salmon into bite-sized pieces and fold together until just combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Transfer rillettes to an airtight container, cover, and refrigerate until chilled through, at least 2 hours.
To Serve The Rillettes: Let the rillettes sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving so they’re spreadable. To serve, spread on crackers or toast and sprinkle with herbs.

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Nutrition

Serving: -1gCalories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 307mgPotassium: 204mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 198IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Salmon spread