How to make the most of smoked salmon trimmings – recipe

Tom Hunt’s cheesy gougères stuffed with mousse made from smoked salmon trimmings. Photograph: Tom Hunt/The Guardian

Today’s thrifty and simple mousse can be made with the leftovers from a side of smoked salmon or with trimmings bought from the fishmonger, which are often sold at a knockdown price, making them an economical and waste-saving ingredient, as well as a delicious one.

Spelt and cheddar gougeres with smoked salmon trimming mousse