Rillettes, a French culinary staple, is a delectable spread made from slow-cooked meat, poultry, or fish, shredded and combined with flavorful ingredients to create a smooth, rich texture. This article presents a delightful twist on the classic rillettes with a recipe for salmon rillettes. Salmon, renowned for its delicate flavor and health benefits, is transformed into a luxurious spread that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, on sandwiches, or as a topping for salads.
The article also includes a recipe for a classic pork rillettes, a timeless dish that showcases the traditional French technique. This version utilizes pork shoulder, slowly braised in its own fat until meltingly tender, and seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices. The result is a rustic and flavorful spread that is sure to impress.
Lastly, for those seeking a vegetarian option, the article features a recipe for eggplant rillettes. This inventive dish captures the essence of rillettes using tender roasted eggplant, blended with roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and a hint of spice. The resulting spread is a symphony of flavors and textures, perfect for entertaining or everyday meals.
These recipes offer a culinary journey through the world of rillettes, demonstrating the versatility of this classic French technique and showcasing the diverse flavors that can be achieved using different ingredients. From the delicate elegance of salmon to the hearty comfort of pork and the vibrant appeal of eggplant, these rillettes recipes promise an unforgettable culinary experience.
SMOKED SALMON RILLETTES WITH RYE TOASTS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Combine the smoked salmon and 1/2 cup olive oil in a food processor and process until the mixture is spreadable. Transfer to a pastry bag (or resealable plastic bag with a corner snipped) and divide the salmon rillette equally among four 8-ounce mason jars. Set aside and wipe out the food processor.
- Combine the tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and capers in a medium bowl. Add the lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil and stir to combine. Top the rillettes with the tomato mixture to fill the jars.
- Brush the crostini with olive oil, transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden and toasted, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, lightly coat a large skillet with olive oil and heat over high heat. Add the scallions and cook, stirring, until translucent. Add the vodka and cook, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon, until the skillet is almost dry.
- Transfer the scallions to a food processor, add the cream cheese and process until fully incorporated. Spread the scallion cream cheese on the crostini, sprinkle the rillettes with parsley and serve.
SALMON RILLETTES
A light but rich tasting spread made with fresh and smoked salmon. This is my adaptation of David Lebovitz's adaptation of Susan Loomis's salmon rillettes, a recipe that I have been wanting to make for years. A more buttery version is in Susan Loomis's wonderful book "Cooking at Home on Rue Tatin," and on David Lebovitz's eponymous website. David uses a mixture of steamed fresh salmon and smoked salmon, and I have followed suit, changing the proportions slightly. I used much less butter - 1 tablespoon, and a tablespoon each of olive oil and crème fraîche, as well as some Greek yogurt, and I still came up with a mixture that I can call rillettes. You can serve the spread with sliced bread or crackers, spoon onto endive leaves, cucumber rounds or squares of red and green pepper, or use as a filling for miniature bell peppers. You can also substitute these salmon rillettes for the smoked trout rillettes in the recipe for "Lentils With Smoked Trout Rillettes" from earlier this week. As always, use a fork, not a food processor, to make this.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, snack, dips and spreads
Time 20m
Yield 1 3/4 cups, serving 8 generously
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Lightly oil a steamer basket. Season salmon with salt and pepper and place in steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling water. Cover and steam 5 to 8 minutes, depending on thickness of the salmon. It should be just cooked through and easy to flake apart, but moist. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Using a fork or a whisk, cream butter and olive oil together until mixture is smooth and emulsified.
- Flake salmon into a medium-size bowl and add smoked salmon. Using a fork, mash the two together until well combined and salmon has broken down like canned tuna. Add butter and olive oil, yogurt and crème fraîche and work together with a fork until well combined. Add lemon juice to taste and the chives, and mix together well. Add pepper and mix together. Chill for 1 to 2 hours. Allow to come to room temperature before serving.
- Either spoon onto endive leaves or other vegetables, or serve with toasted bread or crackers.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 105, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 137 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SALMON RILLETTES
A little like a salmon terrine, this dish is terrific with homemade bread, served as a starter
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Starter, Supper
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put the salmon and poaching ingredients into a pan and just cover with cold water. Bring to a gentle boil, then turn down and poach for 4 mins. set aside, off the heat, for 5 mins to carry on cooking. lift out the salmon and break into large flakes with a fork. Allow to cool.
- Whizz the cheese in a processor, then add the poached salmon and pulse until blended. if you don't have a processor, mash the fish with a fork and stir into the softened cheese. Add the lemon zest, juice and season to taste (if using a processor, do this with a spoon so that the mix doesn't get overworked).
- Take two dessertspoons, wet with water, then scoop up a generous spoonful of the salmon mix with one. now bring the second spoon over and under the mix, transferring it from one spoon to the other, turning it over as you go. Do this several times until you have an even, egg-shaped portion. Repeat with the rest of the mix, putting them on a plate when done. Cover lightly with cling film. Chill for at least 2 hrs and up to 2 days ahead. Meanwhile, mix the mustard and crème fraîche with seasoning to make a dressing and make the soda bread, see link, right.
- To serve, lay a slice of smoked salmon on 8 plates and top with the rillettes. Spoon the dressing on the side and top with ½ tsp keta and a sprig of dill. Serve with the toasted bread, lemon wedges and dressed salad leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 2.15 milligram of sodium
RILLETTES DE SAUMON (SALMON RILLETTES)
Steps:
- In a food processor, briefly whiz the pieces of smoked salmon with the thyme and lemon juice and zest. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add the butter and Boursin. Season lightly with the paprika, a touch of cayenne, and black pepper. Whiz again briefly until the mixture is combined, but still a little rough. Taste, and adjust the seasoning, salt, pepper or paprika. Chill for at least 20 minutes, longer if convenient. Remove from the refrigerator at least 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve with or on slices of buttered rye bread, with a few watercress leaves.
SALMON RILLETTES
Our take on the classic French spread wins the party-food triple crown-quick, easy, and delicious. It's also kosher and great on matzoh-ideal for a seder!
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add onion and saute until golden, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly; transfer to a food processor with salmon, dill, mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice and zest. Pulse until just combined. Transfer to serving dish and garnish with more dill. Serve with matzoh or store in refrigerator, covered, up to 3 days.
RILLETTES OF SALMON
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 50m
Yield 2 cups (about 4 to 6 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, Worcestershire, hot pepper sauce, capers, caper juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk in 2 tablespoons chives and taste for seasoning. Cover and refrigerate until needed. Will keep for 2 to 3 days refrigerated. Makes about 1 cup.
- Preheat an 8-inch skillet over high heat. Add the water and lemon juice, the liquid should be about 3/4 inches deep. Generously season the salmon fillet on both sides with salt and pepper. Put the salmon in skillet, and bring the water to a simmer (about 180 degrees). Reduce the heat to very low, tightly cover the pan, and poach the salmon until medium rare, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the salmon to a plate and place it in the refrigerator to cool.
- Remove any pin bones from the salmon and break the fish up into the mayonnaise. Add the smoked salmon and fold together. Garnish with lemon zest and remaining tablespoon of chives. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator. Serve cool but not cold.
- Cooking Notes: For the most luscious texture, poach the salmon on your stovetop's lowest possible setting, with the water just gently steaming the fish.
- Wine Notes: Chardonnay is wonderful with this dish, but please ask your wine merchant for one with little or no oak, so it does not clash with the woody flavor of the smoked salmon.
SALMON RILLETTES
Provided by Food Network
Time 50m
Yield 1 cup/250 g
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a saute pan and gently cook the salmon, leaving the pieces slightly pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Cool. In a food processor or using two forks, shred the salmon and mix with the butter. Add the creme fraiche, shallot and tarragon. Season the mixture with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Pack into ramekins or similar small pots. Keep in the refrigerator, but before serving, take it out to soften because you want it nice and smearable.
Tips
- To ensure the rillettes are smooth and creamy, use a food processor or blender to purée the salmon and other ingredients until they are well combined.
- If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can also mash the ingredients together with a fork or potato masher.
- For a more flavorful rillettes, use smoked salmon instead of regular salmon.
- You can also add other ingredients to the rillettes, such as chopped herbs, lemon zest, or capers.
- Serve the rillettes with crackers, bread, or crostini.
Conclusion
Rillettes of salmon is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or spread. It is perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a formal dinner party. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a new appetizer to try, give rillettes of salmon a try. You won't be disappointed.
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