FISH TERRINE

Steps:

• FOR THE TERRINE: Place the fish in the bowl of a blender or food processor and process until smooth and shiny.
• Add HALF the cream and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
• Process briefly and then transfer the mixture to a bowl.
• Repeat the process with the scallops and the remaining cream and transfer the mixture to a second bowl.
• Beat the egg whites until they hold soft peaks.
• Fold HALF the egg whites into the fish mixture and HALF into the scallop mixture.
• Wash and blanch the spinach leaves and drain well.
• Puree in a blender or food processor.
• Add 2 Tablespoons of the scallop mixture and 2 Tablespoons of the fish mixture and set aside.
• Melt the butter in the frying pan and cook the shrimps until just colored and firm.
• Add the green onions and remove the pan from the heat.
• When the mixture is cool, add it and the parsley to the spinach mixture in the blender or food processor and process.
• Oil a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan and spread the scallop mixture on the base.
• Cover with the spinach mixture and, lastly, the fish mixture.
• Cover with foil.
• Put the terrine in a baking dish partly filled with hot water and cook in a preheated 350 F.
• oven for 1 hour or until set.
• Cool and then chill overnight.
• Unmold onto a plate.
• Serve sliced with herb mayonnaise.
• FOR THE HERB MAYONNAISE: Place the egg yolks, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, mustard and lemon juice in a blender or food processor and process to mix ingredients.
• With the motor still running, add the oil slowly in a thin, steady stream.
• Add chopped herbs and spinach, taste for seasoning.
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