Salmon Mousse

Ingredients

For the Salmon:

• 1 pound salmon fillet, skin off and pin bones removed
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the mousse:

• 1 pound soft cream cheese
• 1/4 cup brandy
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

For the salmon:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Season salmon fillet with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and bake until cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely, the chill for at least 30 minutes.

For the mousse: Put the chilled salmon fillet in a food processor. Add all other ingredients and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Cooks Note: This mousse can be piped onto a cracker using a pastry bag, or served as a dip for vegetables.