Salmon Ramekins Recipes

BAKED EGGS WITH CRèME FRAîCHE AND SMOKED SALMON

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees, and brush six 8-ounce ramekins or ovenproof custard cups with butter. Place the ramekins or cups on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook until very soft, 7 to 10 minutes, reducing heat if necessary to prevent browning.
• Stir in 6 tablespoons cream, the crème fraîche, dill, lemon zest and remaining 1/4 teaspoon. Remove from heat. Divide mixture among the ramekins.
• Crack 2 eggs into each ramekin and float 1 tablespoon of cream on top of each, then sprinkle tops with salt and pepper. Bake until egg whites are just set, and yolk is still runny, 12 to 16 minutes. (The eggs will look slightly puffed at the sides of the ramekins, but still jiggly in the center and that's O.K. The eggs will continue to cook once out of the oven.) Remove from oven and transfer ramekins onto individual plates for serving.
• To serve, top each ramekin with some of the smoked salmon and a little more dill. Serve warm.

SCRUMPTIOUS SALMON CAKES

Steps:

• Mix salmon, panko, parsley, eggs, green onions, seafood seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, and creamy salad dressing together in a large bowl; divide and shape into eight patties.
• Heat enough olive oil in a large skillet to cover the cooking surface over medium heat. Fry salmon patties in batches until browned, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Repeat with more olive oil, as needed.

ANNE KEARNEY'S DOUBLE-SALMON RILLETTES

Steps:

• Line a 3-cup terrine with plastic wrap, leaving 6 inches over each side. (Or you can serve the rillettes in 12 individual 2-ounce ramekins.)
• Place the fresh salmon in a bowl, sprinkle lightly with the salt and pepper and toss. Smear the bottom of a large sauté pan with 2 tablespoons butter and add the wine, shallots and lemon peel. Add the salmon cubes, spreading them out to ensure even cooking. Bring to a simmer and cook until the salmon is just medium or medium-well, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the salmon to a bowl with tongs, leaving as many shallots as possible.
• Boil the liquid until only 1/4 cup remains, about 15 minutes. Pour through a sieve into the bowl with the salmon. Cool for 10 minutes.
• Add the smoked salmon, a splash of lemon juice, the chives, dill, crème fraîche and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Using a rubber spatula, smear the butter onto the sides of the bowl first; then gently work the rest of the ingredients well into one another. (The poached salmon will break down into shreds.) Taste and adjust lemon juice and seasonings if necessary. Place in the terrine. Cover with the plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
• To serve, use the excess plastic wrap to lift the salmon mixture slightly from the container. Invert the terrine onto a serving platter. Remove the plastic wrap and slice. Garnish each slice, or the ramekins, with crème fraîche and salmon roe. Serve with French-bread croûtes.

SALMON RILLETTES

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a saute pan and gently cook the salmon, leaving the pieces slightly pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Cool. In a food processor or using two forks, shred the salmon and mix with the butter. Add the creme fraiche, shallot and tarragon. Season the mixture with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Pack into ramekins or similar small pots. Keep in the refrigerator, but before serving, take it out to soften because you want it nice and smearable.

PACIFIC SALMON WITH ROASTED GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Place garlic in ramekin. Pour enough oil over to cover. Wrap ramekin in double thickness of foil. Bake until garlic is very tender, about 35 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer garlic and 1 tablespoon cooking oil to food processor. Add butter to processor; puree. Season with salt and pepper.
• Preheat oven to 450°F. Place salmon on baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle each fillet with 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, then spread 1 tablespoon garlic puree over each. (Can be made 1 day ahead; chill.)
• Bake salmon uncovered until just cooked through, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle rosemary over and serve.