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Smoked Salmon Rillettes

February 16, 2015 by Nicole 9 Comments

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Smoked Salmon Rillettes with dill and lemon, served on crostini - the perfect hors d'oeuvres | Culinary Cool www.culinary-cool.com

Smoked Salmon Rillettes | Culinary CoolGrowing up, salmon came from a can, and was always mixed with mayo and celery, and slathered on white bread.  The salmon sandwich was a regular occurrence and I loved it!  Who am I kidding, I still love it.  It’s far from classy, but it’s easy and delicious and it’s one of the only ways I’ll eat salmon.  Another way I enjoy salmon is by mixing it with cream cheese and spreading it thick on a toasted baguette.  Behold, smoked salmon rillettes.

Smoked Salmon Rillettes | Culinary Cool I teach a recipe similar to this in one of my cooking classes and it always makes my students nervous.  A lot of the time, people say they don’t like salmon, and are reluctant to try the rillettes.  With a look of fear in their eyes, my students take their first bite, and the reaction is always the same, “These are sooooo good, and I don’t even like salmon.  Totally not what I was expecting!”  Well guess what friend, you like salmon now!  These smoked salmon rillettes are like a gateway drug, but instead of getting you hooked on drugs, they get you hooked on smoked salmon.  The addition of cream cheese certainly doesn’t hurt either.

Smoked Salmon Rillettes | Culinary CoolTime to put my “teaching hat” on for a second.  What is a rillette, you ask? Well, it’s  similar to pâté and traditionally made from meat, such as pork.   This fun spin uses smoked salmon instead of meat.  They are served as a starter, spread on bread or crackers and are French in origin.   Rillettes are normally served at room temperature, but I prefer these smoked salmon rilletes served chilled.

“Teaching hat” sufficiently removed.

Smoked Salmon Rillettes are a great, no-fuss, classy appetizer that is sure to impress.   The ingredients are simple and familiar, yet complex, and will surprise everyone, including your  salmon-hating friends.  If there’s ever one thing from my class that gets eaten up first, it’s always the rillettes.  They are incredibly addicting, so I suggest you invite your friends over, pour some wine and share!

Or just pour yourself a glass or two, and don’t share.  Choice is yours. Either way, I won’t judge.

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Smoked Salmon Rillettes

Course Appetizer
Cuisine French
Keyword Cream Cheese, Smoked Salmon
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice or to taste
  • 1-2 tbsp dill
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 cup smoked salmon chopped into small pieces
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, add the cream cheese, green onion, lemon juice, dill, and paprika, and stir to combine.
  • Add the the salmon and stir until smooth. If you want larger pieces of salmon, stir gently until just combined. I prefer mine to be on the smoother side, so I mix a bit longer.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Add more lemon juice, dill or paprika if desired.
  • Serve cold on toasted baguette, or crackers. Garnish with celery and chives.
  • Makes a great addition to any charcuterie or cheese board.
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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks Tagged With: Dill, Salmon

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  1. Debbie @ Cooks with Cocktails

    February 23, 2015 at 8:50 am

    Our family loves salmon of any kind, smoked salmon is a treat for us can’t wait to try this recipe.

    Reply
  2. Jesse

    February 23, 2015 at 9:04 am

    YES! 🙂

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  3. Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca)

    February 26, 2015 at 4:29 pm

    I want to make this!! It sounds fantastic 🙂 I loved smoked salmon dips, but I too, am not a big fan of smoked salmon itself.

    Reply
  4. Old Fat Guy

    February 28, 2015 at 10:50 am

    I make my own smoked salmon and will definitely try it served this way. Thanks for the recipe.

    The Old Fat Guy

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  5. Christine

    May 5, 2019 at 2:01 pm

    5 stars
    I made this at it turned out great!

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    • mmNicole

      May 6, 2019 at 1:40 pm

      Hi Christine, thank you so much taking the time to comment! This is one of my favourite recipes, and I’m thrilled to hear it turned out great for you!

      Reply

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