Ingredients
- 1/2 pound center-cut, skinless salmon fillet
- 1 tablespoon anise-flavored liqueur, such as Pernod
- Salt
- Freshly ground white pepper
- 1 celery rib
- 1 leek, halved lengthwise
- 1 small onion, quartered lengthwise
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups water
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large shallot, minced (1/4 cup)
- 1/2 tablespoon sour cream
- 1/4 pound skinless hot-smoked salmon, flaked
- 2 tablespoons snipped chives
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
- Toasted baguette slices, for serving
Directions
Instructions Checklist
- Step 1On a plate, sprinkle the salmon with the anise liqueur and season with salt and white pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Step 2Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring the celery, leek, onion, bay leaf, peppercorns, wine and water to a boil. Simmer for 25 minutes.
- Step 3Add the salmon to the pan, cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 10 minutes. Remove the salmon, picking off any peppercorns, and refrigerate until chilled, about 45 minutes. Flake the salmon.
- Step 4In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Add the shallot and cook over moderate heat until softened. Let cool.
- Step 5Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter until smooth. Whisk in the sour cream. Add the cooled shallot, along with the poached and smoked salmon, chives, lemon juice, olive oil and paprika and stir until combined. Season the rillettes with salt and white pepper. Serve with toasted baguette slices.
Make Ahead
The rillettes can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Pack into a crock and press a sheet of plastic wrap onto the surface.