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Smoked Salmon Mousse
A Simple and elegant salmon dish
Photo of Smoked Salmon Mousse: a quick microwave appetizer recipe provided with nutrition facts for a seafood dish.
[4 molds (1/2-cup each)]    Cooking time: 10 minutes (excluding refrigeration time)
 

1/4 pound smoked salmon, thinly sliced into 2-inch lengths
1/4 cup milk
1 cup whipping cream
1 envelope (7 g) unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons water

< Sauce >
1 tablespoon pickled onion, sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon dry Vermouth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chervil or parsley

< Garnish >
Chervil or parsley if desired

1. Preparation: Grease molds lightly. Blend all the <Sauce> ingredients in a bowl.

2. Place 3 tablespoons water and the gelatin in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir with a fork and let it stand for 5 minutes. Cook on HIGH (1200W) for 10 seconds to dissolve the gelatin.

Photo of adding ingredients of Smoked Salmon Mousse into a food processor. 3. Place the smoked salmon, the milk and a half of the whipping cream in a food processor. Whirl for 10 – 20 seconds or until it becomes smooth.

Photo of whirled ingredients of Smoked Salmon Mousse. 4. Add the remaining whipping cream and whirl. Add the gelatin and whirl for 10 seconds to make it smooth. Pour into 4 individual molds. Refrigerate until they become firm.

5. To remove the mousse from the molds, wet fingers with water and press the surface of mousse to let air in between the mold and the mousse. Place a serving plate on top of the mold and invert. To serve, spoon some <Sauce> over each mousse and garnish with chervil or parsley.

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Nutrition Facts
One serving contains:
Calories Total Fat Saturated Fat Cholesterol Sodium Carbohydrate Dietary Fiber Protein
154 9.7g 0.3g 14mg 699mg 4.6g 0g 11.5g
 
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