Asparagus And Smoked Salmon Terrine - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus
1/2 lb cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup heavy cream
None None cayenne pepper, to taste
10 slices smoked salmon, 1/2 finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
None None lemon wedges, to serve
None None fresh chives, to serve
None None toasted baguette slices, to serve

Preparation

Cook asparagus in boiling salted water for 2 mins, or until tender. Shock in ice water until cool then drain. Set aside.
Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, heavy cream and cayenne pepper until smooth. Fold in chopped salmon, basil and garlic. Set aside.
Line an 8 x 2 1/2 inch loaf pan with plastic wrap. Line base and sides with sliced salmon, extending salmon over sides of pan. Spread 1/2 of cream cheese mixture into base of pan. Top with asparagus and remaining cream cheese mixture. Fold salmon over top to enclose. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 mins.
To serve, cut terrine into thick slices. Serve with lemon wedges, chives and toasted baguette slices.