Snazzy Smoked Salmon Pate

English_Rose's Note:

A delicious and easy paté and a great source of protein, vitamins and unsaturated fats. Try this as an alternative to a smoked salmon starter, or as a filling for sandwiches.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 ounces smoked salmon
• 3 ounces smoked trout fillets
• 9 ounces cream cheese
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon chives
• 1 ounce butter
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 lemon, juice of , only
• fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Place the salmon, trout and cream cheese and cream into a blender.
2. Add the butter, cayenne pepper, lemon juice and seasoning.
3. Blend the mixture to a paste.
4. Check the seasoning before removing from the blender.
5. Put the paté in a dish and allow to set in the fridge.
6. Serve with salad leaves and toasted bread.