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Cauliflower purée with salmon and spinach
A creamy cauliflower purée, accompanied by diced smoked salmon just grilled, and spinach tossed in butter.
You'll see that the three go very well together.
You'll see that the three go very well together.
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1 hour 9 min.
Easy
7.85 €
4 people
12 IngredientsLast modified on: March 25th 2026
1 cauliflower
1 sprig 
1 
1 
50 g 
100 g 
100 g smoked salmon
400 g fresh spinach
1 
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 50 min.
Cooking: 25 min.
All in all: 1 hour 9 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 10 min.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 8 min.
Slice for faster cooking (a mandolin is ideal for this), and pour into a large saucepan.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 15 min.
Cover with plenty of water, season with salt and add 1 sprig thyme, 1 bayleaf and 1 garlic clove, then place over medium heat.
Cook until cauliflower is tender.
Cook until cauliflower is tender.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 2 min.
Drain and discard the herbs and garlic clove.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 7 min.
Return to the pan and blend until smooth.
Return to medium heat and whisk in 50 g butter and 100 g cream, then check the seasoning.
Your cauliflower purée is now ready, so keep it warm, covered.
Return to medium heat and whisk in 50 g butter and 100 g cream, then check the seasoning.
Your cauliflower purée is now ready, so keep it warm, covered.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 3 min.
Stage 9 - ⌛ 1 min.
In a large frying pan over medium heat, pour in 30 g butter and, when hot, add the minced shallot, salt and pepper.
Cook for 1 minute, without browning.
Cook for 1 minute, without browning.
Stage 10
Add the spinach, and let it "fall", stirring regularly...
Stage 11 - ⌛ 4 min.
...until just cooked, keep warm.
Stage 12 - ⌛ 4 min.
In a small frying pan over medium heat, brown the salmon cubes to taste.
Stage 13 - ⌛ 5 min.
Assemble: On a warm plate, pour a thick layer of cauliflower purée, place pieces of grilled salmon on top, surround with spinach, and serve immediately, piping hot.
Remarks
If you're using sliced smoked salmon, cut into strips rather than small cubes.
For an even smoother purée, cook the cauliflower in milk rather than water.
For an even smoother purée, cook the cauliflower in milk rather than water.
Keeping: Enjoy immediately.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 60 RDI=20 % | 60 RDI=6 % | 120 RDI=20 % | 1,530 RDI=80 % | 6,390 RDI: 80 % |
| Per 100 g | 3 RDI=1 % | 3 RDI=0 % | 6 RDI=1 % | 80 RDI=4 % | 330 RDI: 4 % |
| Per person | 10 RDI=6 % | 10 RDI=1 % | 30 RDI=4 % | 380 RDI=20 % | 1,600 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 7.85 €
- Per person : 2.00 €
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Fresh spinach
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Cream
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Smoked salmon
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Butter
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