Smoked Mackerel Mousse with Onion Confit

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter
• 1 medium red onion, sliced finely
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) white sugar
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) red wine
• 3 filets smoked mackerel, in pieces
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey
• 2 oz (50 g) cream cheese
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) 35% cream

Method:

1. In a small pan, melt butter and cook onion and sugar until caramelized.
2. Add red wine and reduce until syrup consistency.
3. Place caramelized onion and remaining ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
4. Serve on toasted French baguette.

• May 18, 2011, 1:34 p.m.
  The Québec maritime team

  Comments by the chefs of the month

  « The Québec maritime team tested this recipe for you. Here are the cooks’ comments: This recipe is very quick to make! We used mackerel fillets smoked with herbs, which blended really well with the other flavours. We also set aside some of the onion confit to use as a garnish. The mousse has a unique, slightly sweet flavour and is delicious when served on baguette or crackers. Cost (before taxes): About $3 per person  »
• June 16, 2011, 3:50 p.m.
  The Québec maritime team

  Comments by the taste testers

  « The mousse is creamy and tastes both rich and refined. What a great way to prepare mackerel! One of the taste testers, who doesn’t usually like smoked fish, really enjoyed this dish. The onion confit adds a lovely touch of colour to this appetizer. It’s delicious and also rich in Omega 3! »

Preparation time

20 minutes

Cooking time

10 minutes

Servings

4

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