Salmon Roe Soufflé with Dill Crème Fraîche
A luxurious savory twist on the classic Baked Alaska, featuring delicate salmon roe nestled in a herb-infused soufflé base, topped with tangy crème fraîche. This Alaskan-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs Alaskan salmon roe, heavy cream, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Alaskan salmon roe
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 3 egg whites
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup crème fraîche
- 1 tsp lemon zest
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a 6-inch soufflé dish and dust with flour, tapping out excess.
- Step 2: In a small saucepan, gently warm 1/4 cup heavy cream over low heat until simmering, then remove from heat and whisk in 2 tbsp finely chopped dill and 1 tsp lemon zest; set aside.
- Step 3: Whip 3 egg whites to soft peaks, then fold in 1/4 cup warm dill cream mixture until fully incorporated, being careful not to deflate.
- Step 4: Gently fold in 3 tbsp salmon roe, then pour mixture into prepared dish and smooth the top.
- Step 5: Bake for 22-25 minutes until puffed and golden, with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Step 6: While baking, mix 1/4 cup crème fraîche with remaining 1 tbsp dill until smooth, and serve alongside the hot soufflé.









