Smoked Trout Rillettes Recipe

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 F.

Step 2

Put the piece of fish on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the filet with a few teaspoons of olive oil.

Step 3

Season with salt and pepper, then place in oven at 375 F for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of the piece of fish.

Step 4

Cut the baguette at an angle into thin slices.

Step 5

Put the slices on a baking sheet and season with olive oil, salt and pepper. Put in the oven for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Add the heavy whipping cream to a bowl. Whisk until fluffy, then set aside.

Step 7

Chop up the cooked fish and smoked fish and put them both in a bowl. Mash with a fork.

Step 8

Slowly fold the whipped cream into the fish mixture.

Step 9

Stir the lemon juice, capers and 2/3 of the chives into the mixture.

Step 10

Transfer the rillettes into a small bowl. Top with small pieces of goat cheese, walnuts and the remaining chives, and serve with toasted baguette slices.