Salmon Aspic

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice (from fresh lemons)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons green peppers, finely minced
  • 1 lb salmon, poached, skin and bones removed
  • 2 eggs, hard cooked, peeled and cut into quarters
  • 6 stuffed olives, cut into halves
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
  • sliced cucumber, lemons, and radishes (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle gelatin in the cold water and let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. Add boiling water and stir until the gelatin dissolves.
  3. Add lemon juice, salt and sugar.
  4. Lightly spray a gelatin mold with cooking spray and pour a portion of the gelatin in the bottom of the mold; set in the frig to congeal.
  5. When firm, place salmon evenly in the mold, leaving a small space between the salmon and the outer edge.
  6. Arrange hard cooked eggs and the vegetables artistically around the salmon.
  7. Add remaining gelatin to cover and chill in frig until firm.
  8. Unmold onto a platter lined with salad greens and garnish as desired.
  9. Cut into slices for serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

270 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.8g 16% DV
Total Fat 9.1g 12% DV
Carbs 42.3g 15% DV
Fiber 4g 14% DV
Sugar 2.8g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10303.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 505.3mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 71mg 24% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 43mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 72.1mg 80% DV
Calcium 126.8mg 10% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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