Keto Smoked Salmon Mousse

Keto Smoked Salmon Mousse is a stress-free recipe and prepared in just twenty minutes. This salmon mousse is served as an appetizer in the meal feast. Keto Smoked Salmon Mousse made with cream cheese and served on cucumber slices. It has low carb with only 2g of carb.

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STATS

• Coarse appetizer
• Cuisine American
• Prep time twenty (20) min
• Total time twenty (20) minutes
• Servings 20

EQUIPMENT

• Bowl
• Spatula
• Pastry bag
• Food processor

INGREDIENTS

• Four oz. smoked salmon
• Eight oz. Neufchatel cheese
• One teaspoon of fresh lemon juice
• Quarter teaspoon pepper (black)
• Cucumber slices (optional)
• Chopped chives (optional)

INGREDIENT NOTES

Smoked salmon

• I used wild salmon in my recipe, you can use frozen one or farm one as well.

Cream cheese

• I prefer to use low-fat cream cheese in this recipe. You can use full-fat cream cheese too.

Fresh lemon juice

• I used freshly squeezed lemon juice. I do not prefer to use bottled lemon juice.

Black pepper

• You can crush the fresh peppers (black). You can also use the store brought.

Cucumber

• I use the sliced cucumbers in this recipe. You can also use the almond crackers or any other keto crackers.

Chives

• I use the chives to garnish on the top. You can garnish it with red pepper flakes if you love spicy food.

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Add the salmon, cream cheese, lemon juice, and pepper (black) to the food processor.
2. Allow it to process for five minutes.
3. Remove the paste from the side with the help of spoon.
4. Add the mousse into the piping bag and pipe it over the cucumber slices.
5. You can also make this dish in a large serving bowl by placing the cucumber in the bottom and then adding the mouse over it.
6. Garnish the cucumber slices or serving dish with chopped chives.

TIPS

• Avoid adding salt in this dish, because smoked salmon is salty on its own, so there is no requirement for salt.
• You can also top this with chopped dill.
• If you are a spice lover, you can add red pepper flakes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Will I utilize cream cheese (full fat)?

• You can use full-fat cream cheese by softening it in the microwave, it is often too dense.

Is this smoked salmon mousse freezer-friendly?

• You can store it in the freezer-friendly or air-tight box for up to three months. Remember that it is not as same (light and fluffy) once being frozen.

Will I use any other type of fish than smoked salmon?

• You can use the simple salmon fish and avoid using pale-colored fish to get appealing colors. You can also use smoked mackerel, herring, and whitefish for this recipe.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• You can serve this dish on cut slices of cucumber by using a piping bag, or simply with a spoon.
• Use almond flour crackers, cheese crackers, or any keto crackers of your choice as a base.
• You can also try it with pork rinds too.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge

• You can store this smoked salmon mouse in a sealed container for days (three to four). Allow to set it to room temperature before you enjoy it.

Freezer

• Store it in an airtight container for up to three months. Just remember that the mouse is not as fluffy and light when it gets frozen.
• Melt it in the fridge and mix it carefully before serving.

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NUTRITIONAL FACTS

Serving slice of cucumber (2)
Calories eighty-seven
Carb 2g
Proteins 5g
Fats 6g
Saturated fats 3g