Poached Salmon Spread
Ingredients
- 275 grams salmon
- 1 onion quartered
- 1 lemon halved
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp finely chopped capers
- 3 tbsp finely chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- Squeeze the juice from half a lemon into a bowl and set aside.
- In a deep pan place the halved lemons, onion quarters and enough water to fill the skillet 2-3 inches deep. Bring the water to a boil.
- Reduce the temperature to low so that the water is at a gentle simmer. Season the salmon with salt and lower it into the pan. Cover with a lid and let cook for approximately 5 minutes until the fish is opaque in colour. Remove the salmon from the water and allow to cool.
- In a bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, capers, green onions, red onions, dill and lemon juice. Use a fork to break the salmon fillets into small flakes. Add the flaked salmon to the mayonnaise mixture and stir until well combined. Taste and add salt if necessary.
- Store the salmon spread in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavours to blend. It can be made up to a day in advance.
- Serve the spread with crackers or on cucumber slices topped with a sprig of fresh dill.