Smoked Salmon Pâté with Ricotta
A quick and easy starter for when you have a full house and little time to devote to cooking. This recipe is full of flavor that will make a splash!
Portions: 8 people
Ingredients
- 1 package ricotta
- 1 package smoked salmon
- 3 previously boiled eggs approx. 10 min cooking
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp paprika (it can be smoked as it tastes great)
- 1 handful fresh coriander
- Crackers or tiny toasts to go with it
Instructions
- Start by shredding the smoked salmon into pieces or even mincing and set aside.
- In a bowl, place the Ricotta and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- With the help of a fork, mash and/or crush well the ricotta, until it is completely crumbled.
- Peel the eggs, break them, and crush them with a fork, along with the ricotta until a sort of paste begins to form.
- Add the olive oil and the Dijon mustard to the previous mixture and stir again well. Crush any remaining large chunks and a creamier paste will begin to form.
- Add the paprika and cumin and stir well.
- Add the smoked salmon and stir into the previous mixture.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil on top and sprinkle with freshly chopped coriander.
- Serve with crackers or tiny toasts.
Notes
Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of yogurt, if you want your pâté to be creamier and without lumps.
You can also add a smashed avocado, it will result in a good texture and a TOP, TOP flavor!
If you have a blender or a kitchen robot, you can blend it for 1 to 2 minutes until you get the desired consistency.
You can use smoked paprika if you like the taste. I love it!
Use dill, if you want to add a different aromatic herb. It goes great with salmon.
Or use oregano, which also goes great with ricotta cheese.