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1 Comment This easy salmon mousse is fresh, creamy, and ready in under ten minutes. Perfect for Easter, but also ideal as a quick appetizer for a dinner party or as part of a snack board with crunchy toast. Thanks to the combination of smoked salmon, cream cheese, and fresh herbs, this is a classic that always goes over well.
What’s great about this recipe is that it requires hardly any prep and is endlessly customizable. Add a bit more lemon, swap the herbs, or finish it with your favorite topping—this salmon mousse is easy to adjust to your own taste. The quantities below are perfect as a snack or appetizer. Want to serve it as a starter for 4 people? Simply double the amounts.
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Why This Recipe Works
This easy salmon mousse comes together in no time, requires just two basic ingredients, and is easy to adapt to your taste. Make it spicy by adding crispy chili oil, or dress it up with a spoonful of fish roe for a more elegant touch.
Recipe Ingredients
Now the good news is that you really only need two ingredients to make this mousse with smoked salmon. More is totally optional!
- cream cheese – any favorite brand will do
- smoked salmon
- fresh dill – or use basil, parsley or similar as an alternative
- cucumber – to add some crunch
- crispy chili oil or salmon roe (optional)
Equipment: Immersion blender or food processor. Alternatively, a sharp knife will work.
How to Make Salmon Mousse
Add the smoked salmon with the cream cheese to the bowl of a small food processor. Blend until it is creamy. If you want a bit of texture, make sure to not blend it for too long.
You can chop some of the dill and add it to the mousse or just add some on top of the salmon mousse. Serve the salmon mousse with cubes of cucumber, fresh dill and optionally some crispy chili oil or fish roe.
Variations on Easy Salmon Mousse
- Stir in a little horseradish or mustard for extra kick (skip the crispy chili oil if you do)
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice or some lemon zest for extra freshness
- Swap the dill for chives, parsley, or basil
More Easy Salmon Recipes
Do you have a love for salmon? Check out the below recipes as well:
FAQ Easy Salmon Mousse
Yes, absolutely. You can make the salmon mousse up to 24 hours in advance and store it covered in the refrigerator. Stir briefly before serving and add the garnish at the last minute.
When well covered, salmon mousse keeps for 1-2 days in the refrigerator. Use fresh ingredients and always store it chilled.
I don’t recommend it. Freezing changes the texture of the cream cheese, and the mousse may become watery or grainy after thawing.
Smoked salmon works best because it adds a lot of flavor right away. Use high-quality cold-smoked salmon for the best result.
Yes. Finely chop the salmon with a sharp knife and mix it thoroughly with the cream cheese. The texture will be slightly coarser but still delicious.
Add a bit of lemon juice or zest and use plenty of fresh herbs like dill or chives. A few finely chopped capers are also a great addition.
Salmon mousse is delicious with toast, crostini, crackers, on a snack board, or served as an appetizer in a small glass with cucumber or lettuce.
Easy Salmon Mousse
Ingredients
- 80 g cream cheese Philadelphia
- 100 g smoked salmon
- ½ bunch dill
- 1/4 cucumber diced
- 1 tsp crispy chili oil optional
Equipment
- Food processor
Instructions
- Add the smoked salmon and cream cheese to the bowl of an immersion blender and pulse until well combined. If you don’t have one, finely chop the salmon and stir it into the cream cheese—this works just fine.
- Finely chop some of the dill and mix it into the mousse to taste, or use it only as a garnish.
- Cut the cucumber into small cubes and spoon it over the mousse.
- Divide the mousse among four bowls or plates, top with cucumber, a little extra dill, and finish with a few drops of crispy chili oil or some fish roe.
Notes
Nutrition Information per portion:
Disclaimer:
The nutritional values above are calculated per portion. The details are based on standard nutritional tables and do not constitute a professional nutritional advice.
One of the easiest salmon appetizers out there. Delicious served with crusty bread or toast!