Smoked Salmon Mousse Pâté with Dill and Lemon

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An airy, spreadable smoked salmon mousse enhanced with fresh dill and bright lemon zest for an elegant appetizer. This French-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs smoked salmon, cream cheese, sour cream for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Prep: 15 min Serves 6 French cuisine 140 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Sprinkle 1 tsp gelatin powder over 2 tbsp cold water in a small bowl and let bloom for 5 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Gently warm the gelatin mixture in the microwave for 10 seconds until liquid but not hot.
  3. Step 3: In a food processor, combine 8 oz chopped smoked salmon, 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Step 4: With the processor running, slowly pour in the warm gelatin mixture and continue blending for 30 seconds to incorporate.
  5. Step 5: Transfer the mousse mixture to a small bowl or terrine mold, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set.
  6. Step 6: Serve chilled with crisp crackers or toasted baguette slices.

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