This smoked salmon mousse is a very versatile appetizer recipe that is ultra low in carbohydrates. Keto, gluten free, and LCHF recipe.
This recipe and accompanying photos are courtesy of my splendid friend, Angus Henderson.
This recipe is super easy to prepare. I prefer to use hot smoked salmon, which is different from cold smoked salmon! If you are unclear on the differences here is a great explanation from The Nibble. However, this recipe also works well with cold smoked salmon, unsmoked cooked salmon, or smoked mackerel. I bet smoked trout would be excellent, too!
How to Make a Smoked Salmon Mousse
To make this delicious mousse, add the hot smoked salmon fillet, cream cheese, a dash of lemon juice and some black pepper to a blender. Add some horseradish if you like! Blend until smooth. Test for seasoning and add more lemon juice and/or horseradish as desired. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with paprika.
For a fancier presentation, line a dish with plastic wrap and lay out some strips of smoked salmon in whatever design you like. Add the mousse and refrigerate until it firms up. To serve, turn the mousse out onto a plate using the plastic wrap to help transfer it cleanly. Finish with a lemon slice!
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Smoked Salmon Mousse
This smoked salmon mousse is a very versatile recipe and ultra low in carbs.
Ingredients
- 1 hot smoked salmon fillet, approx 6 oz
- 4 oz cream cheese
- lemon juice
- black pepper
- horseradish, optional
- paprika, for garnish
- OR strips of cold smoked salmon, for garnish
Instructions
- Add the salmon, cream cheese and black pepper to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add lemon juice and horseradish (if using) to taste and blend again.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with paprika or strips of cold smoked salmon.
Notes
1.5g net carbs per serving plus garnish
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size Quarter of the mousseAmount Per ServingCalories 146Total Fat 11gSaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 40mgSodium 424mgCarbohydrates 1.5gNet Carbohydrates 1.5gFiber 0gProtein 9g
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