Salmon Terrine Recipe

Salmon Terrine Recipe

  • 5 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 (12 ounce) fresh salmon fillet
  • 8 ounces smoked salmon, chopped
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon, or to taste
  • 7 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  1. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan and add salt. Add salmon fillet, reduce to a simmer, and cook until just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer salmon to a plate using a slotted spoon and let cool 10 minutes. Flake salmon into a large bowl, discarding skin, and toss with smoked salmon, green onion, parsley, and tarragon.
  2. Whisk together butter, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, and pepper in a bowl until smooth. Add mayonnaise mixture to salmon mixture and gently stir until well combined.
  3. Cover and chill 3 hours. Serve with toasted baguette slices or crackers.