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Individual smoked salmon terrines for Christmas

By: Rachel Allen

Published: 30 Oct 21
Updated: 18 Mar 24

Individual smoked salmon terrines for Christmas

After a classic smoked salmon starter? Make these easy to prepare individual smoked salmon terrines to serve at a dinner party, Christmas or Easter lunch…

The terrines in this recipe are served individually, but if you’re after more of a centrepiece for your table, then make sure you check out our big version, as well as our step-by-step guide to making a salmon terrine.

Easy
December 2008

Test kitchen approved

Serves 8
Takes 20 minutes to make, plus chilling

After a classic smoked salmon starter? Make these easy to prepare individual smoked salmon terrines to serve at a dinner party, Christmas or Easter lunch…

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 334kcals
Fat: 28.1g (15g saturated)
Protein: 17.6g
Carbohydrates: 2.9g (2.6g sugars)
Salt: 3.1g

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Ingredients

500g thinly sliced smoked salmon
300g crème fraîche
100g cream cheese
5 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp finely chopped fennel (optional)
3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing
1 tsp caster sugar
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
Finely chopped fresh dill, chopped, plus extra sprigs to garnish

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Method

In a food processor, whizz 200g of the salmon, then add the crème fraîche and cream cheese. Scoop into a bowl and fold in 2 tbsp lemon juice, a pinch of salt, pepper and the fennel, if using.
Very lightly oil 8 x 100ml moulds or ramekins and line with the remaining slices of smoked salmon, allowing them to hang over the edges. Spoon the pâté between the moulds or ramekins and fold the salmon over to cover. Cover with cling film and chill for 2 hours or overnight.
Mix the remaining lemon juice, the olive oil and sugar together. Divide the cucumber between plates. Turn the terrines out on the cucumber and garnish each with a dill sprig. Sprinkle the cucumber with the chopped dill and spoon over the dressing.

Recipe from December 2008 Issue

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 334kcals
Fat: 28.1g (15g saturated)
Protein: 17.6g
Carbohydrates: 2.9g (2.6g sugars)
Salt: 3.1g

delicious. tips

Watch this handy video to see how the smoked salmon terrines are made:
You can freeze the salmon terrines but not the cucumber and dressing. To do so, cover tightly with clingfilm and freeze until ready to use, then defrost in the fridge fully before serving.

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Recipe By:

Rachel Allen

Published: 30 Oct 21
Updated: 18 Mar 24

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Caroline Porteous says:

8th Nov 2017 at 6:00 pm

These are so easy, I always have some in the freezer. Every one is always impressed .

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Eleanor Brown says:

6th Dec 2016 at 12:33 pm

Thank you for the simple recipe, which I badly need for Christmas Day. I can prepare in advance and it takes the pressure off

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Sheila Goddard says:

1st Jun 2015 at 5:36 pm

I love this recipe because it pleases the taste buds, pleases the eyes…and most of all pleases the friends around the table

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