Salmon and Spinach Terrine |
|
 |
Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 960 Minutes |
Ready In: 990 Minutes Servings: 8 |
|
One of the nicest ways to begin a meal is with a chilled terrine of fish. This salmon-cod combination, flavored and colored with fresh spinach leaves, is a favorite at Eniscree Lodge, a charming country retreat perched on a County Wicklow hillside in Eniskerry. Served with brown soda bread, the terrine is perfect for a luncheon dish or as a first course for dinner. From The Irish Heritage Cookbook Ingredients:
4 cups packed fresh spinach leaves |
1 lb cod, skinned and boned |
1 cup dried breadcrumbs |
3 eggs |
1 1/4 cups light cream or 1 1/4 cups half-and-half |
1 (12 ounce) salmon fillets, boned and skinned |
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
mixed salad green, for serving |
cherry tomatoes (to garnish) |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F
2. Blanch the spinach in boiling salted water until the leaves are limp, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and plunge into cold water; drain again and squeeze spinach dry.
3. Transfer the spinach to a blender or food processor and add the cod, bread crumbs, eggs, and cream or half-and half and process until smooth.
4. Line an 8 by 3-3/4 by 2-1/2 inch glass loaf pan with aluminum foil and brush lightly with cooking oil.
5. Spoon half the spinach mixture into the pan. Cut the salmon into 1/2 inch thick crosswise slices.
6. Lay the slices of salmon on top of the spinach mixture and sprinkle with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
7. Spoon the remaining spinach mixture over the top.
8. Cover with another piece of greased foil, place the loaf pan in a baking dish, and add hot water to come two thirds up the sides of the loaf pan.
9. Bake for 1-1/4 hours.
10. Remove both pans from the oven and let the terrine cool in the water bath for 2 to 3 hours.
11. Remove from the water bath and refrigerate for at least 12 hours or up to 24 hours.
12. To serve, loosen the sides of the terrine with a warm knife and unmold onto a serving plate.
13. Cut into 8 slices and serve over a bed of mixed greens garnished with cherry tomatoes.
|
|