Wild Salmon Rillettes

== Description ==
Thanks to its high oil content, wild salmon—the star of this delicious spread—boasts a rich, creamy flavor and numerous health benefits. If wild salmon is unavailable, you can substitute farm-raised salmon.
== Ingredients ==
* ¼ pound skinless wild salmon fillet
* ½ cup water
* 4 tablespoons butter, softened
* 3 ounces smoked salmon
* ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
* 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
* 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
* 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
* ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
* 24 slices seedless cucumber, ¼ inch thick
== Directions ==
# In a small saucepan, combine the wild salmon and water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
# Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until salmon is opaque throughout, about 7 minutes.
# Transfer to a plate, and let stand until cool.
# In a food processor, combine butter and smoked salmon; process until smooth.
# Flake wild salmon in a large bowl.
# Add the smoked salmon mixture, lemon peel, lemon juice, dill, chives and pepper.
# Stir well to combine.
# Spoon the mixture into a small bowl or two small ramekins.
# Cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
# Remove rillettes from refrigerator 1 hour before serving to soften.
# Serve spread with cucumber slices.
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