Creamy salmon rillettes

Serves : 4

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Chilling time : 2 hours

Cooking time: about 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 300 g (10 oz) fresh salmon, cube-shaped
• 30 ml (2 tablespoons) olive oil
• 125 ml (½ cup) white wine
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 75 ml (1/3 cup) butter, at room temperature
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) Activia plain yogurt
• 1 lemon, zest
• 90 ml (6 tbsp) chives, snipped
• 90 ml (6 tbsp) dill, chopped
• 2 pinches cayenne pepper
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) maple syrup
• Qs country-style bread croutons
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. In a hot skillet, sear the salmon in olive oil for 2 minutes on each side.
2. Add white wine to deglaze.
3. Add the garlic, reduce the heat and continue cooking for 5 minutes, or until the fish is completely cooked and the liquid has evaporated.
4. Allow salmon to cool.
5. In a bowl, gently mash the salmon with a fork.
6. Add the butter and mix until smooth.
7. Add yogurt, lemon zest, chives, dill, chili pepper, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Check seasoning.
8. Pour into a serving bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
9. Serve with country-style bread croutons.