Smoked Fish Spread

Ingredients

• 3 ounces smoked trout or cod or arctic char or white fish fillets, skinned,boned and flaked
• 3 ounces smoked salmon or sturgeon fillets or mackerel, skinned,bonned and flaked

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon, rind of
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1 dash kosher salt or sea salt
• fresh dill (optional)
• pita bread, cut in wedges or thinly sliced French bread or assorted fresh vegetables or crackers

Directions

1. 1

   In a food processor or blender, add smoked fish, cream cheese, lemon peel and juice; cover and blend until almost smooth.

2. 2

   Transfer fish to a serving container; stir in parsley, dill, shallot, black pepper and salt; cover and chill mixture in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

3. 3

   To serve, let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes; garnish with additional dill and serve with suggested accompaniants.