Simple and Elegant Smoked Salmon Verrine
Discover this delicious smoked salmon verrine recipe, a starter that is both simple and refined. Perfect for family meals or dinners with friends, these verrines will elegantly showcase the flavorful combination of salmon, creamy avocado, and fresh vegetables. This preparation, which only requires 15 minutes of preparation time, is ideal for cooking enthusiasts who want to impress their guests without spending hours in the kitchen. Adaptable in alternative versions with fresh salmon or other ingredients, this verrine can also be customized to your tastes with spices and herbs. Serve these verrines at your next aperitif or as a starter during a friendly meal. A real delight that combines the freshness of vegetables with the marine flavors of salmon!
- Preparation time: 15 min
- Servings: for 6 verrines
- Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients
- - 4 to 5 slices of smoked salmon (or a fillet of fresh salmon)
- - 2 tablespoons of thick cream
- - 3 tablespoons of cottage cheese
- - 1 ripe avocado
- - 1/2 tomato
- - 1 cucumber
- - 2 crisp apples
- - A drizzle of lemon juice
- - Salt, pepper, and spices to taste
Preparation
1. Start by drizzling the slices of salmon with a bit of lemon juice and let them rest for a few minutes.
2. Meanwhile, dice the tomato, cucumber, and apples into small cubes, then mash the avocado to obtain a puree.
3. Season this avocado puree to your liking using fresh herbs or spices such as ginger or paprika. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. In a bowl, mix the cream and cottage cheese. Cut the salmon into small pieces and stir them into this mixture. Add a little more lemon juice while tasting to adjust the seasoning, then salt and pepper if necessary.
5. Place the salmon cream preparation at the bottom of the verrines and then cover it with the avocado puree.
6. Finally, add the diced tomato, cucumber, and apples on top. For the final touch, add a few drops of lemon juice and herbs to taste.
