Name: Spicy Salmon Spread with Pickled Currants
Yield: Makes about 1 2/3 cups
Ingredients: 1 (7-ounce) skinless salmon fillet, pin bones removed, finely chopped; 8 oil-packed Calabrian chiles or 1 fresh Fresno chile, finely chopped; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 2 teaspoons hot smoked Spanish paprika; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/4 cup dried currants; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; Caraway crackers, dill sprigs, and thinly sliced chives (for serving); Flaky sea salt

Photo by Alex Lau

Nduja is traditionally made with pork, but because salmon is a fatty fish, it works well too.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 1 2/3 cups

Ingredients

1 (7-ounce) skinless salmon fillet, pin bones removed, finely chopped

8 oil-packed Calabrian chiles or 1 fresh Fresno chile, finely chopped

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces

2 teaspoons hot smoked Spanish paprika

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1/4 cup dried currants

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

Caraway crackers, dill sprigs, and thinly sliced chives (for serving)

Flaky sea salt

Preparation

Step 1
Place salmon in a blender. Bring chiles, cream, butter, paprika, and kosher salt to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring to melt butter (adjust heat if needed to keep mixture from boiling over). Immediately pour into blender and blend on low speed to combine. Increase speed and blend until mixture is thick and emulsified (it should be smooth and spreadable). Transfer nduja to an airtight container; cover and chill until set, 1 1/2–2 hours.
Step 2
Meanwhile, place currants in a small bowl. Bring vinegar to a simmer in a small saucepan and pour over currants; let sit until plumped, about 30 minutes. Drain currants.
Step 3
Spread nduja onto crackers and top with dill, chives, and pickled currants. Sprinkle with sea salt.
Do Ahead
Step 4
Nduja can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.

TagsSpreads Salmon Fish Seafood Calabrian Chile Chile Vegetable Fresno Chile Paprika Herbs & Spices Dried Currant Dried Fruit Fruit Starter Dinner Nut Free Quick Easy Make Ahead Simmer Blender Bon Appétit

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