Simple Salmon Mousse

Use sushi quality fish. If you cannot find absolutely fresh fish, use only smoked salmon.

INGREDIENTS:

Number of servings

Serves 4

List of ingredients

½ pound very fresh salmon fillet, skin and any pinbones removed

½ pound smoked salmon, skin removed

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

One 8-ounce container crème fraîche or sour cream

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill

2 teaspoons pink peppercorns

6 tablespoons lightly salted shad roe or lumpfish roe

Toasts or crackers for serving

PREPARATION:

• Cut both the fresh and smoked fish into 1-inch cubes. Place the fish in a food processor and process for a few seconds, until you have a rough puree. Transfer to a bowl.

• Stir the lemon juice, Crème fraîche, and dill into the salmon. Gently crush the pink peppercorns in your hand and add them to the mousse. Gently stir the roe into the mousse, being careful not to break the fragile eggs.