Fish Pâtés, Rillettes and Terrines

The distinction between pâtés and terrines of fish is even more blurred than it is for meat (see Charcuterie). Unlike a traditional meat pâté, a fish pâté is rarely baked in pastry. Fish pâté is a wide term, covering rich mixtures that have been puréed until smooth, as well as rougher pâtés, piquant with horseradish or chili, or tart with lemon or vinegar. In gene