Smoked Fish Spread
Smoked trout and salmon are blended with cream cheese and a variety of seasonings to create this savory appetizer spread.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
about 2 cups spread
Ingredients
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3 ounces smoked trout, cod, Arctic char, or whitefish fillets, skinned, boned, and flaked (about 1/2 cup)
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3 ounces smoked salmon, sturgeon, or mackerel skinned, boned, and flaked (about 1/2 cup)
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1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
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1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 tablespoon snipped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dillweed
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1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
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1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
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Dash kosher or sea salt (optional)
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Fresh dill (optional)
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Pita wedges, thinly sliced French bread and/or assorted vegetables and crackers
Directions
1.
In a food processor bowl or blender container, add smoked fish pieces, cream cheese, lemon peel, and juice. Cover; blend or process until almost smooth.
2.
Transfer fish mixture to a serving container. Stir in parsley, 1 tablespoon dill, shallot, black pepper, and salt, if you like. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
3.
To serve, let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. If you like, garnish with additional fresh dill. Serve with pita wedges, bread or assorted vegetables and crackers. Makes about 2 cups spread.
Nutrition information
Calories 33, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 51 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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