15-Minute Zesty Smoked Trout Spread

Ingredients

• 8 ounces smoked trout fillets

• 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons shallots or onions, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Remove skin and bones from the trout fillets, and flake.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl stir together all ingredients until well combined, smearing the trout with the back of your spoon along sides of bowl while stirring.

3. 3

   Transfer spread to bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until ready to serve. Remove from fridge about 15 minutes prior to serving.

4. 4

   NOTE: Can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.