Avocado And Smoked Salmon Mousse Recipes

AVOCADO AND SMOKED SALMON MOUSSE

Steps:

• Line a 4-cup round mold with plastic wrap.
• Lay about 1/3 of the salmon over the plastic wrap, overlapping each slice slightly and hanging the ends over the edge, to cover the mold.
• Chop the remaining salmon into 1/2-inch pieces and set aside.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese and sour cream until creamy and well combined.
• Add the hot pepper sauce and salt and stir well. In a small saucepan, heat the lemon juice over very low heat.
• Pour into a 1/2-cup ramekin and sprinkle with the gelatin, stirring until the gelatin is dissolved.
• Remove from the heat and stir into the cream cheese mixture.
• Fold in the chopped smoked salmon and scallions.
• Spoon 1/3 of the mousse into the mold, top with a layer of avocado slices, then gently spread with 1/2 the salmon roe.
• Spread 1/3 of the mousse on top of the roe, and top with the remaining avocado slices and roe.
• Spread the remaining mousse over the top and fold the overhanging salmon strips over to completely enclose the mousse.
• Cover with the plastic wrap and chill until firm, about 3 hours.
• To unmold, place the mold in a bowl of warm water for 10 seconds.
• Unwrap the plastic from the bottom of the mold and invert the mold onto a serving plate.
• Gently shake to release the mold and unwrap completely.
• Serve with toasted croutons or crackers or seasoned party pitas, for dipping.

SMOKED SALMON MOUSSE

Steps:

• Cut the butter into cubes and melt it in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from the heat and set aside for a few minutes to cool and to allow the milky solids to sink to the bottom. Carefully pour off the oily part, or clarified butter, leaving the milky solids behind. Let the clarified butter cool to room temperature.
• In 2 or three batches, put the salmon cubes, clarified butter, and cream in the bowl of a food processor, and puree until fluffy and completely smooth. Transfer the salmon puree to a large bowl and stir in the herbs and lemon juice to taste. Chill before serving.

SMOKED SALMON AND AVOCADO TIER

Steps:

• Place a 3-inch ring mold on a plate. Layer 2 to 3 pieces of salmon in the mold. Sprinkle salt and pepper over salmon. Sprinkle a little Champagne vinaigrette over the salmon and top with croutons. Peel and slice the avocados into 1/4-inch cubes. Squeeze lemon juice over avocado to avoid discoloration; this will also compliment the flavors of the dish. Add a little wasabi to the avocados and gently toss. Place 3 to 4 slices of the avocado on top of the salmon. Repeat the layers 1 more time. Remove the ring mold and garnish the top with a small piece of chive. Repeat to make a total of 4 tiers.