Salmon Mousse Using Vegetable Broth Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time4 Hr 0 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In4 Hr 20 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Gelatin - 2 envelopes, unflavored
 Water2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Lemon juice1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vegetable broth - 1 envelope or teaspoon instant
 Salmon1 Can (10oz)
 Celery3/4 Cup (16 tbs), finely chopped
 Pepper red1/2 Cup (16 tbs), finely chopped
 Parsley2 Tablespoon, chopped
 Onion2 Tablespoon, grated
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Mayonnaise or salad dressing - 3/4 cup

Directions

MAKING
1) In a medium saucepan, soften the gelatin in 1 cup water, stir continuously and heat until the gelatin is dissolved.
2) Turn off the heat, allow to cool, then stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Reserve 3/4 cup of this mixture.
3) Stir 1 cup of water and instant vegetable broth into rest of the mixture in the saucepan, stir continuously and heat, until just hot.
4) Drain and flake the salmon, discard the bones and skin.
5) In a medium bowl, add the salmon, celery, red pepper, parsley, grated onion, salt and mayonnaise or salad dressing. Then stir in the reserved 3/4 cup gelatin mixture.
6) In a 6-cup fish-shape mold, pour 1/2 of the gelatin mixture at the bottom, then place and allow to stand in a large pan of ice and water.
7) Turn the mold to form a thin coat of gelatin on the bottom and sides of the mold.
8) Spoon and spread the salmon mixture into the gelatin-coated mold and cover the entire mold. Then refrigerate for 4 hours until firm.

SERVING
9) Turn on a chilled serving plate, gently lift off the mold, garnish with the sliced cucumbers and red peppers then serve with the mayonnaise or salad dressing, if desired.
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