Name: Salmon Rillettes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: Olive oil; 1/2 pound skinless salmon fillet (preferably wild); 2 teaspoons Herbes de Poisson (or 1 tablespoon each fennel, coriander and mustard seeds mixed with 1⁄2 teaspoon salt); 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or more); 1 tablespoon capers; 2 tablespoons fennel bulb (diced); 1 tablespoon chives (finely chopped); 1 tablespoon dill (finely chopped); 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice (fresh); 1 good pinch salt; 5 grinds black pepper

Salmon rillettes in a rectangular dish with crackers. — Photo: Steven Brown

This simple Salmon Rillettes recipe combines wild salmon, Greek yogurt, capers, and fresh herbs for a flavorful spread. Serve with crackers or a baguette for a delicious appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

Olive oil
½ pound skinless salmon fillet, preferably wild
2 teaspoons Herbes de Poisson, or 1 tablespoon each fennel, coriander and mustard seeds mixed with 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
¼ cup Greek yogurt, or more
1 tablespoon capers
2 tablespoons fennel bulb, diced
1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dill, finely chopped
½ tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
1 good pinch salt
5 grinds black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Place the salmon in a small baking dish. Drizzle with a little olive oil, just enough to very lightly coat the salmon. Sprinkle the Herbes de Poisson over the salmon. Bake for 18–20 minutes. The salmon should be just cooked through.
Place the cooked salmon in a mixing bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients to the bowl. Gently mix just to combine the ingredients. You want the salmon to break apart a little.
Serve with crackers or a baguette.

Nutrition

Salmon Rillettes