Description
Salmon, butter, Dijon mustard, and fresh tarragon are just some of what make this traditional French fare so delicious. This no-bake version is more like a spread, which is perfect for casual parties, and you can make it in any kind of crock or bowl. Pair it with toasted baguette slices for an appetizer or eat as a salad.
Ingredients
- 5 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 (12 ounce) fresh salmon fillet
- 8 ounces smoked salmon, chopped
- ⅓ cup chopped green onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon, or to taste
- 7 tablespoons butter, softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Cover and chill 3 hours. Serve with toasted baguette slices or crackers.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 8 mins
Total Time: 3 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 12