Fish mousse
2 servings
60 minutes
Fish mousse is an exquisite dish of French cuisine that reflects the sophistication of gastronomic tradition. Its history traces back to European culinary experiments where fish became the basis for light, airy appetizers. The delicate mousse made from selected fish fillet, seasoned with aromatic spices, acquires a velvety texture thanks to the addition of cream. This delicacy has a refined, slightly spicy flavor highlighted by cayenne pepper and nutmeg. Served chilled, it perfectly complements festive tables or elegant dinners. It can be enjoyed as a standalone dish alongside fresh baguette or crispy toasts and also used as a fancy filling for tartlets. Fish mousse embodies gastronomic art capable of surprising and delighting true gourmets.
1
Turn the fish fillet (merlan, pike, salmon, hake, monkfish, or sunfish) into a homogeneous puree using a mixer or mortar, season with salt, pepper, add cayenne pepper and nutmeg. Add the white of one large egg and mix it with the fish. Strain the mixture through a sieve, transfer to a glass or metal bowl, cover with film, and chill in a container filled with crushed ice for at least 1 hour.
- Fish: 250 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Cayenne pepper: to taste
- Ground nutmeg: to taste
- Egg white: 1 piece
2
Mix a little cream into the chilled fish puree with a spoon. Place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Continue to add cream gradually, cooling the mixture in the fridge after each addition, until half the volume of cream is used. Once the mixture is soft enough, whip it with a whisk. Whip the remaining cream separately and add it to the puree in whipped form. Store in the refrigerator until serving.
- Cream 35%: 0.25 l