Salmon Chaud Froid Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets, 12oz (360gr) total weight
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 sprig tarragon
- 1/2 tsp whole peppercorns
- Mayonnaise:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbs pesto rosso
- 1 tsp powdered gelatin dissolved in 1 tbs cold water
- purple basil leaves
- green basil leaves, shredded
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced very thinly
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 829g | |
| Calories 1312 | |
| Calories from Fat 912 | 70% |
| Total Fat 102.16g | 128% |
| Saturated Fat 19.94g | 80% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 226mg | 75% |
| Sodium 935mg | 39% |
| Potassium 1960mg | 56% |
| Total Carbs 8.95g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 7% |
| Sugars 5.5g | 4% |
| Protein 86.56g | 138% |
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