Description
Silky smoked salmon pate delivers luxurious French coastal flavors in minutes. Creamy appetizers with dill and lemon spread effortlessly on crisp crackers for elegant entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g (5.3 oz) smoked salmon
- 150 g (5.3 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (22.5 ml) fresh dill, chopped
- pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- additional smoked salmon and dill, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor, pulsing initially to blend components thoroughly.
- Continue processing until achieving a silky, uniform texture that meets your preferred smoothness level.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, gently folding with a spatula to distribute flavors evenly.
- Chill the prepared pâté in a serving bowl for approximately 60 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and mixture to set.
- Remove from refrigerator and serve chilled alongside crisp crackers or rustic bread slices for an elegant appetizer.
Notes
- Experiment with pulsing duration to achieve your preferred smoothness, from slightly chunky to silky-smooth.
- Add fresh dill or chives for an extra layer of herbal brightness that complements the salmon’s richness.
- Use low-fat cream cheese for a lighter version, or swap with dairy-free alternatives to make the pâté vegan-friendly.
- This pâté can be prepared up to 3 days in advance, making it perfect for make-ahead entertaining or quick snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg