Smoked Fish Terrine Saffron Dressing and a Seasonal Salad

 

1 KG Smoked Salmon
500g Smoked Halibut
500g Smoked Tuna
250g Smoked Trout
250g Butter
1 Bunch Chives (chopped fine)
1 Lemon Juice and Zest
150g Rocket
100g Baby Spinach
10ml Walnut Oil
Pinch Saffron
1/4pt Mayonnaise
A few Dill sprigs to garnish

METHOD

Melt the butter with the lemon juice and zest and add the chopped chives and set aside.Line a 2 pint terrine with cling film overlapping the sides of the terrine with the cling film.Place strips of smoked of salmon across the terrine overlapping the terrine sides ensuring that each new strip partly overlaps the previous slice of salmon and completely line the whole terrine.Brush the inside of the terrine with the butter mixture and place a layer of smoked halibut along the terrine.Brush with melted butter mixture and place a layer of smoked tuna on top and butter this layer. Brush the inside of the terrine with the butter mixture and place a layer of smoked halibut along the terrine once more and brush with butter.Place a layer of the smoked trout on the halibut and brush liberally with the butter mixture.Place a layer of smoked tuna on top and butter this layer.Place a layer of smoked halibut along the terrine once more and brush with butter.

Build the terrine up to the very top ensuring you brush liberally with the butter mixture as it is the butter that will set the terrine.When the final layer has been added brush with butter and fold over the overhanging smoked salmon to encase the terrine in smoked salmon and trim off any excess. Place the lid on the terrine and set overnight. Place the saffron in a little warm water to infuse and then add to the mayonnaise which should be of pouring consistency if you need to thin the dressing add a little more water. Pick and wash all the salad dress with walnut oil and place in the middle of a plate.

Remove terrine gently from the mould. (If necessary place the terrine in a bath of hot water for a few moments to loosen the butter and allow the terrine to come out easier.) Dip a large serrated knife in very hot water and slice a 1cm thick slice and place on top of the salad. Drizzle the saffron dressing around the terrine and serve with a sprig of dill.

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