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Smoked Salmon Pate Recipe

Indulge in this incredibly easy and quick Smoked Salmon Pâté recipe! Perfect for parties or a sophisticated appetizer, this recipe is easily halved or doubled to suit your needs. We've refined the original recipe to be slightly lighter, while still delivering that rich, luxurious flavor you crave. Get ready to impress your guests with this elegant and surprisingly simple dish!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 326.4 kcal
Protein 23g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Smoked Salmon Pate

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How to Make Smoked Salmon Pate

  1. Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Place 8 ounces of smoked salmon fillets in a food processor.
  3. With the food processor running, gradually add the cooled butter until a smooth paste forms.
  4. Transfer the salmon mixture to a bowl. Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  5. Line a small dish with plastic wrap, leaving some overhang on the sides. Spoon the pâté into the dish, pressing it down evenly. Cover with the overhanging plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30-40 minutes, or until firm.
  6. Remove the pâté from the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving to allow it to soften slightly.
  7. Carefully invert the pâté onto a serving plate, peeling off the plastic wrap. Garnish with a ring of thinly sliced cucumber.
  8. Serve with homemade melba toast (recipes #24802 or #40247 recommended).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

91g

Carbs

0g

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