Salmon Mousse with Avocado

Ingredients :

√  2 avocados, peeled
√ juice of half a lemon
√ 8 oz. 9225g) can red salmon
√ 2 egg whites
√ three tbsps. water
√ three quarters of an ounce (20g) butter
√ three quarters of an ounce (20g) plain flour
√ 0.4 oz. (11g) sachet powdered gelatine
√ 3-4 drops Tabasco sauce
√ half a pint (285ml) milk
√ 1 tbsp. pink peppercorns

Preparation :

√  Drain and mash the salmon
√ Halve the avocados, slice thinly, and dip in the lemon juice
√ Lightly oil a 2 pint (1 litre) soufflé dish
√ Gently melt the butter in a saucepan, blend in the flour, and cook for one minute
√ Add the milk, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens
√ Remove from heat and cool
√ Dissolve the gelatine in water as directed on the packet
√ Blend in the remaining ingredients other than the egg whites and mix well
√ Whisk the egg whites until stiff and fold into the salmon mixture
√ Pour into the soufflé dish and chill until set
√ Spoon salmon mousse onto individual plates, garnish with peppercorns and arrange avocado slices round

√ Serve with wafer thin slices of fresh brown bread and butter if desire"

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