This luxurious Smoked Salmon Pate is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for parties or a quick, sophisticated snack. By blending smoked salmon trimmings with creamy cream cheese, mayonnaise, and a bright hit of lemon juice, you create a smooth, velvety spread that balances salty fish with tangy freshness. It requires no cooking, just simple mixing and chilling. Serve it on crisp crackers, bagel chips, or as a topping for blinis. It’s an easy way to elevate leftover salmon into a gourmet experience.
Smoked Salmon Pate
Description
This luxurious Smoked Salmon Pate is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for parties or a quick, sophisticated snack. By blending smoked salmon trimmings with creamy cream cheese, mayonnaise, and a bright hit of lemon juice, you create a smooth, velvety spread that balances salty fish with tangy freshness. It requires no cooking, just simple mixing and chilling. Serve it on crisp crackers, bagel chips, or as a topping for blinis. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy way to elevate leftover salmon into a gourmet experience.Ingredients
Directions
-
Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy blending.
-
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and lemon juice.
-
Add the smoked salmon trimmings to the bowl.
-
Beat the mixture with an electric mixer or process in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
-
Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
-
Transfer the pate to a serving bowl or mold.
-
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 312.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 19.5g30%
- Saturated Fat 4.7g24%
- Cholesterol 82.5mg28%
- Sodium 88.5mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.3g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.1g
- Protein 30.0g60%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For a smoother texture, strain the pate through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any skin or larger flakes.
Storage: Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Substitution: If you don't have salmon trimmings, you can use leftover smoked salmon fillets, chopped finely.
Variation: Add a teaspoon of fresh dill or chives for extra herbaceous flavor.