Salmon Mold

Name: Salmon Mold
Ingredients: 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin; 3/4 cup cold water; 6 egg yolks, lightly beaten; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3 tablespoons prepared mustard; 3/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted; 2 1/4 cups milk; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 4 (7 3/4-ounce) cans salmon, drained, rinsed, and flaked; Pimiento-stuffed olive slices (optional); Carrot slices (optional); Fresh parsley sprigs

13 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
3/4 cup cold water
6 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons prepared mustard
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
2 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup lemon juice
4 (7 3/4-ounce) cans salmon, drained, rinsed, and flaked
Pimiento-stuffed olive slices (optional)
Carrot slices (optional)
Fresh parsley sprigs

Directions

1

Soften gelatin in cold water. Combine egg yolks, salt, mustard, and paprika in top of a double boiler. Gradually add butter, milk, and lemon juice; mix well. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, 15 minutes. Add gelatin, stirring until dissolved. Gently fold in salmon. Pour mixture into a lightly oiled 5 1/2-cup fish mold. Cover and chill until firm.
2

Unmold salmon onto a chilled serving plate; decorate fish with olive slices for eyes, and carrot slices for mouth and fins, if desired. Garnish tray with parsley. Serve with melba toast rounds.