Potato and smoked salmon pate

8 servings

20 minutes

Potato and smoked salmon pâté is an exquisite dish of Russian cuisine that combines the tenderness of mashed potatoes with the rich flavor of smoked salmon and the spiciness of anchovies. This pâté features a velvety texture and rich taste due to the addition of butter and olives. Historically, such appetizers were popular in Russia as festive dishes served with black bread or on toasts. This pâté is perfect as an independent snack or as a refined component for sandwiches and canapés, revealing the full depth of seafood flavor. After cooling, it acquires a firm consistency, making it convenient for slicing and serving. Exquisite, nutritious, and incredibly appetizing!

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 177
• Proteins: 16.4g
• Fats: 8.9g
• Carbohydrates: 7.3g

Ingredients

• Smoked salmon: 200 g
• Potato: 3 pc
• Pitted olives: 3 tbsp
• Anchovy fillet: 2 pc
• Butter: 25 g
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Boil the potatoes and mash them into puree.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 3 pieces

2. Melt the butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 25 g

3. Send finely chopped salmon, anchovies, melted butter, olives, salt, and pepper to the blender and blend until it reaches a mousse consistency.

   Required ingredients:

   • Smoked salmon: 200 g
   • Anchovy fillet: 2 pieces
   • Butter: 25 g
   • Pitted olives: 3 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

4. Mix the fish mixture with potatoes and place it in a greased mold. Refrigerate for 6 hours.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 3 pieces
   • Smoked salmon: 200 g