Salmon pate (Best First Fish Dish)

Salmon pate (Best First Fish Dish)
Serves 4 as a sandwich or 8 as an hors d'oeuvre
1 Lb salmon fillet
1 tsp oil (any oil works)
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tsp lemon juice (or to taste)
1 medium shallot (or 2 scallions), minced
1 Tbsp capers, rinsed, dried, and minced (optional)
2 Tbsp any mix of tarragon, parsley, dill, chives, minced
113g (4oz package) cold smoked salmon, minced
30g (2 Tbsp) soft unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
65g (4-5 Tbsp) mayo
35g (2 Tbsp) creme fraiche or sour cream
15g (1 Tbsp) Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat the oven to 300F (150C). Place the salmon fillet on a foiled lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and rub with oil. Bake for 15 min in the thickest part or until the thickest part of the fish flakes, but is still translucent inside. Let rest 20-30 min.
In a medium bowl, combine the lemon zest and juice, shallots, capers, herbs, smoked salmon, butter, mayo, creme fraiche, and mustard. Mash with a fork until all the butter pieces are broken up and the mixture is homogeneous. Add the cooked salmon, discarding the skin and the brown flesh, and mix thoroughly. Chill for at least 4 hours and up to 2 days.
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[@robertmatt7756]

During Covid , our hairdresser who is pescatarian (no shellfish) comes to our home and we serve wine and snacks. Until now I haven’t been able to come up with anything seafood related that wouldn’t be an entrée. I made this with a beautiful piece of line-caught King Salmon and she was bowled over! Helen, the idea of using mostly fresh salmon instead of all smoked fish is brilliant! You’re the best.

[@helenrennie]

so glad your hairdresser liked the pate :)

[@deedeecats]

Pescatarian means they eat only fish (all fish) no other meat.

[@robertmatt7756]

@@deedeecats This particular individual would not eat shellfish…

[@mantra24]

I like how she's so informational. Learning lots

[@275dpr]

This has been one of my favorite dishes that you have taught me. I've learned the taste of ingredients and herbs that I have never used and I am discovering things I like and don't like. I tweak certain dishes to my liking but the base you provide and the knowledge has elevated my cooking tremendously. I appreciate it so much, and so does my wife!

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holy cow, that is so true, I started flossing my teeth (first time ever) while just listening... but I was paying attention!

[@mariepanimdim4303]

I mean first time ever while watching a cooking lesson

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I think it’s Russian.

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She is Russian

[@lunadargent5292]

“Dry fish is way worse than ugly fish” 🤣. I love u girl.

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Right...🤣🤣🤣

[@dacawone]

Between you and Bob Ross...I have found peace in your voices, very relaxing. I have also started cooking and painting.

[@patrickometry]

You're a gifted teacher!

[@brendawilkins2633]

Made yesterday for Easter appetisers, sooo good. Love the technique for cooking the salmon it was so moist and great even the next day in omelette. I used the suggestion of another person to use the hot cold smoke salmon and small cap full of Worcesterhire sauce. I added some lemon juice,thyme. Sooo good. Oh I served them in the mini phyllo cups that I crisp up in the oven a few minutes.The perfect bite!

[@helenrennie]

great job! glad you enjoyed it

[@magdajablon3460]

i just made it with steal head Iceland salmon and smoked Alaskan salmon, added tarragon with dill and chives, it is amazing. Thank you Helen!

[@lenalossev1839]

Clear, straightforward tutorial, and the dish looks so delicious! Salmon is a favourite in our family, so I will definitely try this recipe! Thank you for sharing 🤗🌻🦋

[@bayimahole6406]

Helen, I made this pate when the video was new, I made it as my staple. Then I moved and couldn’t find salmon easily. Today - I just bought myself a full 5.5kg Scottish fresh. As I was filleting it I thought. Pate. Came here and the video still exists. My JOY - thank you for a beautiful recipe. This time I copied it because many favourite recipes vanish off the internet ☺️ You’re a STAR! 🌺

[@judylee1860]

With these ingredients you can't go wrong. I mixed the mayo butter mustard & sour cream separate to get it to taste. Added the zest to the salmon herb caper mix. Added lemon juice last, to taste. Otherwise, everything has gone very well. This is great stuff, sister! Thanks much.

[@michellewest6500]

Talk too much

[@judylee1860]

@@michellewest6500 Yes, you do. And inappropriately too perhaps? tap tap tap tap tap tap tap 😂😉😘

[@jasonfuentz7681]

@@judylee1860 stfu judy

[@esperanzacorona1977]

Helen, I love your videos. In my house my family hate the smell of fish while cooking... and me and my daughter loooooove fish. So I have to confess I did this recipe of yours with canned salmon (ups), in my defense I solve those issues of the smelling cooking fish and have a delight dish that the 2 of us enjoyed a lot. Thanks.

[@diamontie8]

Hey Esperanza, oops but what a great idea. Did you use only canned salmon or combined it with smoked salmon. This dish looked so delicious that I will try it

[@esperanzacorona1977]

@@diamontie8 👋 hello. I used only canned salmon. And yes, it is a delicious recipe. Best regards!

[@diamontie8]

@@esperanzacorona1977 Thank you. Will do as I cook for one Moi and the whole 1 pound etc will be too much. In gratitude for your reply 😘

[@Leospirit90]

Your voice is so soothing just like therapy. Thank you for this amazing Chanel and its content. Subscribed with pleasure.

[@joz411no8]

Christ, her voice is borderline ASMR. So calming.

[@minkgin3370]

Yeh, but she does go on. Over a minute into the vid before we see the what to do about the food.

[@ninecatsmagee8384]

I felt just the opposite and thought she'd talk forever and never get to the recipe.

[@Lowe-ru.kz2wk3mu4g]

😱кааак много слов для такого маленького блюда,не вытерпела,изв👎

[@simiquaver]

I thought just the opposite too. I thought I love everything about this except her voice... But that's an insignificant thing.

[@Jimmy-sb3fc]

Yeah, that ASMR stuff drives me crazy, which makes it difficult for me to watch her videos.

[@antoniojosekhaledcaldera1213]

Excellent tutorial. Clear, informative, no fuss, and delicious! And a very pleasant lady! Congrats!!

[@charlesjensen7678]

Ms. Runnier; That was a very very nicely presented video. Thank You. CMJ Canada

[@RetirementbyDesign26]

I just made this and it’s a delicious and beautiful dish! I made a couple substitutions: plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, 3 tbsp of zero calories Mayo and 2 tbsp of light mayo. Absolutely delicious! I’m using it for sandwiches. Next time I’ll add a tomato and butter lettuce on the sandwich! Thank you for sharing this recipe with us! Definitely a fan!

[@willybones3890]

Smoked salmon, shallot, cream cheese, garlic, salt. Puree. Eat on crackers. Better than crack.

[@less514]

I do the same but I add dill and lemon 😋

[@barryramer610]

I'm guessing that this is a very flexible recipe. The fish could be salmon, halibut, cod, steel head, crab, shrimp, lobster, canned white tuna, or even pickled herring or some tasteful blend. Chop it and add Helen's accompaniments. Certainly, every one would be different. In reality build to taste and budget. They are all likely to be appetizer delights. Don't get fixated on rote/exact reproduction. Be a Chef, use your imagination to build your own creation. Helen is a wonderful guide -- to be a Chef, you will want to explore the boundaries of her guidance.

[@sanbilge]

It can be pulled beef, pork, or chicken, too.

[@Jeremyho439]

Lutefisk Pate?

[@Shelsight]

That's exactly why I love Helen's channel. I've been trying each recipe a couple of times to get the technique, and then immediately started thinking what I could do with it in different circs. Found her originally through my godson who is a senior chef in Cambridge (The UK version, not Mass :) 🇬🇧 He's great at advice but has some KZbin channels he refers his pals to, when they ask him tons of questions! Helen's and Kenji's are his first two western-style ones, along with Pepin and any tutorial by Stephanie Izard from Chicago. And his S-E Asian cooking channel list is also epic. Glad I spent all that time babysitting for him as a kid, as I definitely reap the benefits now :)

[@thinkpositive550]

Yumm, halibut ... I moved from the Seattle area to Central America. No halibut here. Ever.

[@renatawestphal9213]

Agree !

[@NathanaelBenz]

I followed and made this recipe today for a bbq tomorrow, and it turned out amazing! Thank you!

[@horizon592]

Wow Helen, this looks amazing, many thanks.

[@LanaGB05]

Спасибо за идею, отличный рецепт! ❤

[@LanaGB05]

I return to this recipe third year in the row, it makes perfect starter or canopies, everybody just loves it. ❤ Merry Christmas!

[@MarcelaE]

Love your accent. Thanks for the recipe.

[@SoraiaLMotta]

I must say this is one of the rare recipes that I made and not just watch. It was delicious, now I'm making for the 2nd time. thank you for sharing.

[@samanthaarredondo8237]

Just tried this and used cream cheese rather than butter. Soo good! Thank you Helena. ☺️

[@10010x0x0x01101XX0X1]

Cream cheese is the way

[@ric5019]

Hello Helen. Thank you for your both articulate and informative tutorial. I aced my salmon pate. Thanks to yourself. X

[@gedanst1]

I don’t even know how to start this comment without referring to your absolutely exceptional way of presenting every detail, not to mention the final result that is truly extraordinary. Thank you very much for the beautiful and extremely useful presentation. As of today I am one of your loyal subscribers

[@Elisheva333]

Beautiful Pate that we prepared here in partly sunny cold evening in San Diego and about to enjoyed the pate over rustic sliced bread listening Just my be my Angel Richard Myhill and a strawberry 🍓 shortcake cookies that my daughter is making for the first time, thanks for enlightening my evening Ms Helen

[@webecruzng]

I had this at my Russian friend’s wedding over 30 years ago and had fell in love with this dish ! Now i can make it myself. Thank you!

[@wandaarnt234]

Thank You cheers from Pennsylvania Blessings 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Daonyx]

She has such a calming demeanor and voice.

[@kristiejr8560]

It’s more a dip. The viscosity is to chunky to be a pate and it’s not creamy on the palate. Despite that, flavour is awesome

[@michaelnicholas9086]

I'm sure if you stir and mash enough you will achieve patè!

[@deniseracine6788]

Made a dairy-free version of this today and it turned out fabulous! Thank you for the great recipe. - No butter or cream, I added 1 tablespoon of vegan butter and about 1 oz of soya cream (Belsoy) mixed with lemon juice to sour it)

[@LanaGB05]

Делаю уже третий раз, семья в восторге! У нас продают обрезки копчёного лосося, использую их, экономно 😉

[@mariadelourdeszunigarodrig4607]

Hola desde Mexico. Me encantó tu receta y forma de explicar. Me suscribo encantada 😀

[@LunaRendezvous]

This looks delicious, I'm going to make it tonight for good friday snacks.

[@maipham7385]

Thanks for sharing your recipe, Chef. It's looks delicious.

[@KingBeef726]

That looks so good!

[@Britgirl58]

Oh, how delightful your voice is! Your accent is divine, but even without the accent, I'm sure I could listen to you all day, and then again tomorrow! Thank you for the recipe and all the tips.

[@LovingSoul61]

Your accept just makes me happy🥰Lovely recipe, thanks for sharing!🤗

[@impalamama7302]

I am a total dunce about cooking fish any other way except frying (OK I'm Southern). But one tip I have learned to keep fish from drying out when baking broiling or grilling is to spread a healthy bit of mayonnaise on top. Works as oil substitute and will brown nicely too.

[@mahajaramillo498]

I love salmon, thank you for recipe

[@Victor-kh5rh]

These inside Brazilian Pão de Queijo are so good.

[@swisski]

Pao de Queijo would be good with anything, including itself! Sooo delicious!

[@grisellcollazo842]

Gracias.me encanto el video.muchas gracias.

[@dianne8929]

YUM ! Can not wait to make this dish. Love, love, love, Salmon 🍣

[@parveenbhat2883]

My mouth is watering. Looks delicious 😋 thanks!

[@robertabrams8562]

Outstanding results 👏🏼👍🏼🤩😋

[@renatawestphal9213]

Absolutely fantastic and easy

[@lightingnabottle6065]

I LOVE your LESSONS!!! YOU ARE AMAZING !!!🙏👏🙏👏🙏

[@andrewstiller1662]

Wow! Just one word: YUM. Thanks for this wonderful recipe. I have smoked salmon and fresh salmon at home. I'm going to make this tomorrow. Thank you, Helen. Your recipes are the BEST!

[@eddiesng8929]

Love your recipe Ms Rennie and also how you take time to explain everything so well. The step by step guide is really detailed and gave me a good lesson in making Salmon pate. Used your recipe over the weekend and it came off fantastic - so good I made two batches to compare after I tweaked the recipe a little. Second portion contained wasabi on top of the mustard and had a good kick. Love your recipe and your lessons. Thank you!

[@davidschestenger7350]

It sound delicious, will use it with crepes as a first course informal and elegant at the same time And with all the respect Ms Helen, you sound a very gracious lady Thank you David

[@yolebrutus1396]

Helene tu as une voix melodieuse.Thanks for this recipe.

[@sosick5163]

why use unsalted butter?

[@pjpororo323]

Hey Helen, its very therapeutic to hear you go through the steps of preparing this versatile dish! I am definitely going to try it! Thank you! It's lovely !

[@lifeoadorer6929]

Wow. Just wow

[@sharoneastwood.1025]

I ONLY EAT FISH SO THIS LOOKS DELICIOUS 😋 TO ME. SEEING NEW RECIPES EXCITES ME.

[@adsinozable]

I've made this twice now and I'd describe this recipe as perfect. My family are coming to visit this year for Christmas and this is going to be on the menu for Christmas Day

[@Sheenasalesthriftytreasures]

Excellent video thank you 👏🏻 💛🙏🏻🇺🇸 look forward to watching

[@glendamartin7249]

Thank you for sharing your delicious salmon recipe. Salmon is my very favorite dish ! I really enjoyed your inspiring tutorial.

[@lucilledion5344]

I'm making this at the moment, just waiting a few more minutes for the salmon to cool down...this is going to be SOOOO good !!!!!!! Thank for sharing this easy, versatile and delicious recipe !!

[@geraldinepark1431]

I love the thorough explanation. I always feel with cooking that the devil is in the detail. The why and wherefore you need to know for perfection. Thank you so much. I learned a lot. That’s the joy of cooking! Fabulous accent too!

[@berriosenid]

Absolutely fantastic. ⚘

[@debbiehaynes8295]

Dry fish is worse than ugly fish anyday! 😂😂😂😂 Thank you for such a well done channel which is also very entertaining!

[@biancanapoles1725]

Awesome. Just awesome. WILL TRY!!!!!!

[@8nansky528]

Salmon is great

[@saaneroa5024]

This is the first time I have watched your video. Clear explanation and easy to follow steps. I love the combination of herbs and the use of fresh and smoked salmon. I will be making this tomorrow for the first time. Looking forward to it.

[@judylee1860]

PS: Some people are purists about precision. But that's not always necessary. I'm glad you mentioned that, Helen, of with this recipe your usually eye balling things. If I had a working oven I'd love to bake those little cakes to serve.

[@dante5606]

You just gained a new fan.. I tried this and it turned out great 👍

[@brettamberson5352]

Really enjoyed this recipe

[@margaretchayka6878]

Salmon mousse was so cool in the late 90s/early 2000s. All the chefs I knew were making it.

[@kolaicyable]

I have made this recipe many times. Tarragon, dijon mustard and capers make so much difference in this dish and I enjoyed it very much. Thank you Helen for this wonderful recipe 😊

[@etherdog]

Helen, very nice video! A comment on cooking times: It might be better to specify an internal temperature rather than time because, as you have so ably explained in past videos, ovens aren't calibrated very well. Another point is that (according to Kenji and confirmed in my own kitchen) wild Pacific salmon benefit from a lower internal doneness than farmed Atlantic salmon. This may be overly pedantic, especially considering all the other ingredients going into the pate', but I had to comment something useful to feed the alphabet Al Gore rhythm.

[@howward4071]

Yum!! That looks tasty. Will definitely try it.

[@LiloUkulele]

Nice! We eat lots of salmon but try to stay away from farmed salmon. With wild sockeye salmon costing somewhere between $15-$30 per pound, We always have canned wild salmon on the shelf...this recipe worked very nicely with the canned salmon. During the season I will smoke a few whole filets-look forward to trying the recipe again with the smoked salmon. As always, love love love your videos...except when i'm hungry...hahahaha

[@cassieoz1702]

Fresh wild-caught salmon just isn't available to most if the world. I don't buy the farmed stuff because it's tasteless, has a fairly pointless nutritional profile and trashes the environment it's grown in

[@charlesjensen7678]

@@cassieoz1702 Go to Costco. If it says Kirkland grab it CMJ

[@cassieoz1702]

@@charlesjensen7678 Costco, where?

[@jasonfuentz7681]

@@charlesjensen7678 If you're going to Costco for the salmon just buy their pre-made salmon pate. Shit is so damn good.

[@rashiqahanem3754]

Looks delicious I liked it so much

[@jocelynhibbert8587]

FAB.....LOVELY. WELL SEASONED THANKS.

[@jeannelowe480]

Thank you I will serve it 🎄🙋‍♀️❣️👏

[@juanagarcia2352]

Omg 😱 sin palabras hay que hacerlo pero ya 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[@danielhicks1682]

Just great

[@lillianbellanceau310]

Your teaching is wonderful. I'm going to try this. 😃

[@lorettocastillo1888]

The best easy fancy recipe I’ve seen👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 thank you

[@caramellocabello34]

This looks so amazing (minus the capers 🤪) can't wait to make it!

[@caryn3011]

What an amazing recipe and your presentation and down to earth simplistic explanation Is truly wonderful. Well done🤗💞🤗

[@julianielsen1885]

I just finished making this for a party. I’m a so-so person when it comes to fish, including salmon, but I also like to step outside my comfort zone and try different things. With trepidation I snuck a small bite. It was awesome and I know it will be even better after the flavors develop. I predict this will be a regular on the “friends appetizer / cocktail night. “ Thank you.

[@essammoharam655]

Lovely and looks delicious ❤

[@nosaltiesandrooshere7488]

👍 Danke fürs Hochladen! 👍 Thanks for uploading! 👍 Very good and beautiful, thank you! 👍 Sehr gut und schön, danke!

[@mariadiantherese9663]

What a beautiful recipe. Such an excellent teacher! Thank you!

[@animeanibe]

Fantastic dish. Perfect on toast, anytime of the day.

[@trishafulton]

You speak so beautifully. Thank you!

[@Soul-Nate]

I so enjoy your videos! I always pick up wonderful recipes or clever tips!

[@patriciaribaric3409]

Looks delicious capers and all.

[@melindahuntley9873]

it looks so beautiful, I'm going to try it very soon. Thank you.

[@psrpippy]

Can’t wait to make this. Thank you.

[@cajunpatriot1095]

I made this today and it was excellent!! Thank you for taking the time to post this recipe !

[@70rodal]

....BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@beautilfuldoveonearth5447]

I like the explanations

[@jittmet7766]

Lovely presentation and the pate looks delicious!! Thank you!