Smoked Catfish Terrine

This sophisticated Smoked Catfish Terrine is a perfect appetizer or light main for entertaining. It combines tender smoked catfish with sweet white crabmeat, bound in a rich mixture of mayonnaise, cream cheese, and sour cream. Brightened with fresh lemon juice, dill, and basil, and textured with crisp celery and green onions, this dish offers a luxurious mouthfeel and balanced flavor profile. It is best served chilled, allowing the flavors to meld completely.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Smoking, Stewing

Cuisine: Latin

Courses: Appetisers

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 4

Calories: 502.6

Description

This sophisticated Smoked Catfish Terrine is a perfect appetizer or light main for entertaining. It combines tender smoked catfish with sweet white crabmeat, bound in a rich mixture of mayonnaise, cream cheese, and sour cream. Brightened with fresh lemon juice, dill, and basil, and textured with crisp celery and green onions, this dish offers a luxurious mouthfeel and balanced flavor profile. It is best served chilled, allowing the flavors to meld completely.

Directions

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2
Add the catfish fillets and simmer until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3
Remove the fish from the water, let it cool completely, then flake it into small pieces.
4
In a small bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
5
Microwave the bloomed gelatin on high for 10-15 seconds until dissolved, then let it cool slightly.
6
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
7
Stir in the chopped green onions, celery, parsley, dill, basil, and pimentos.
8
Add the flaked catfish, crabmeat, liquid smoke, and lemon juice to the bowl.
9
Fold in the dissolved gelatin mixture thoroughly.
10
Season the mixture with salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
11
Pack the mixture firmly into a terrine mold or loaf pan lined with plastic wrap.
12
Cover the mold and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely set.
13
To serve, invert the mold onto a serving platter and remove the lining.
14
Slice and serve with crackers or crostini.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 502.6kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30.9g48%
Saturated Fat 5.5g28%
Cholesterol 232.9mg78%
Sodium 460.3mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 2.6g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 49.6g100%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: catfish, crabmeat, terrine, smoked, appetizer, seafood, mayonnaise, cream cheese, dill, basil, celery, pimentos, lemon, chilled, entertaining, herbs, spread, canapés, party food, delicatessen

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/smoked-catfish-terrine/