Salmon Three Ways

Ingredients:

Cured Salmon

  • 450g/1lb salmon fillet (preferably middle-cut), pin bones removed
  • 50g/2 ozs coarse sea salt
  • 50g/2 ozs caster sugar
  • 1 Tbsp crushed white peppercorns
  • 1 lemon, zest only

Smoked Salmon and Crab terrine

  • 1 side of smoked salmon, sliced very thinly (approximate weight 1 lb)
  • ½ lb fresh white crab meat
  • 3 finely chopped shallots
  • seasoning
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 bunch of chives, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp horseradish cream
  • approx 1 inch cube of ginger, finely grated
  • 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise
  • ½ Cucumber, peeled and finely sliced

Salmon Paté

  • 300g/10 oz salmon
  • 4 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 1 lemon, zest and juice
  • 3 Tbsp double cream
  • 6 Tbsp cream cheese
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • oatcakes, to serve

 

Timings: More than 24 hrs

Cured Salmon

  • Preparation: 10 mins
  • Allow at least 24 hrs for the salmon to cure before serving

Smoked Salmon and Crab terrine

  • Preparation: 30 mins
  • Rest terrine in fridge overnight

Salmon Paté

  • Preparation: 30 mins
  • Rest paté in fridge for at least 2 hrs before serving

Serves:

  • 24

Method:

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