Smoked salmon pate
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Smoked salmon pate
Description
This Smoked Salmon Pate recipe uses equal parts poached salmon and smoked salmon, which together offer a balance of fresh and smoky flavors. The fish is combined with cream cheese, a touch of lemon juice, yogurt (or mayonnaise), Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper in a food processor, then pulsed until smooth. This produces a creamy, spreadable pate ideal for crackers, bread, or vegetable dipping.
The poached salmon can be prepared by simmering salmon in a lightly seasoned mixture of water, white wine, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until cooked through, or substituted with leftover cooked salmon. Using both types of salmon adds depth to the flavor without overwhelming the palate. The Dijon mustard and paprika add mild heat and color, while the lemon juice brightens the mixture. The yogurt or mayonnaise adds tang and richness.
This pate is convenient for entertaining or light meals. It keeps well refrigerated for a couple of days and can be adjusted by adding more cream cheese or yogurt for creaminess or more smoked salmon for intensity.
Poaching salmon at home allows control over flavor and texture; cooking time varies with thickness. Remove salmon promptly after poaching and cool before use to prevent breaking down of the pate texture.
Ingredients
- 2 oz salmon see more below, poached
- 2 oz smoked salmon (can use offcuts/pieces)
- 2 tablespoon cream cheese
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoon yogurt (can also use mayonnaise)
- ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Scrape down the sides and pulse again, as needed, to ensure everything is mixed.
- Transfer to a dish for serving, or cover and refrigerate until needed (it will keep a couple days in the fridge).
Notes
- Poach salmon by simmering in flavored water with white wine, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for about 3-6 minutes until cooked through.
- Leftover cooked salmon (without glaze or seasoning) can be used instead of poached salmon.
- The pate keeps well for a couple of days refrigerated, ideal for easy snacking or appetizers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10tbsp,
Amount Per Serving
Calories 26 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 26kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 51IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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