Basic Fish Mousse

Name: Basic Fish Mousse
Ingredients: 1/2 pound whitefish fillets; 1/2 pound lobsters cooked; 2 tablespoons onions finely diced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons brandy; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 cup egg whites; 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/2 pound whitefish fillets
1/2 pound lobsters cooked
2 tablespoons onions finely diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons brandy
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup egg whites
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

1

PREHEAT OVEN TO 350F (180C).
2

Combine whitefish, lobster, onion, salt, brandy and tomato paste in a food processor and blend until smooth.
3

Add the egg whites and blend until incorporated.
4

Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover and chill for 30 minutes.
5

Stir in the cream until incorporated.
6

Divide the mousse between buttered ramekins.
7

Place the ramekins in a water bath, cover and place in oven for 20 minutes.
8

To serve, turn the contents of each ramekin out onto a warm plate, spoon some Hollandaise-based sauce over each mousse and serve immediately.