Smoked Trout Dip

This decadent smoked trout dip comes together in minutes and yields the perfect amount for a shared appetizer for a small party (4 to 6 people).

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Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 204kcal

Author: Milena Perrine

Ingredients

8 oz smoked trout fillets*
8 oz cream cheese
1 tablespoon capers increase by 2 teaspoon if you really like capers
1 teaspoon dried dill weed**
1 teaspoon paprika
1 lemon medium sized (for zest and juice)
2 tablespoon fresh chives finely chopped + 2 teaspoon for garnish
salt & pepper to taste, if needed

Instructions

Bring the cream cheese to room temperature and set up a food processor. Finely chop the chives, reserve 2 teaspoon for garnish.
Pulse the cream cheese to break it up and then crumble the smoked trout on top. Process to combine.
Add the capers, dried dill, paprika and pulse to combine.
Add the zest of the whole lemon and squeeze the juice of about half of it. Pulse one last time to combine. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Fold in the chives. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with reserved chives and a pinch of paprika.

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Notes

*Be sure to use good quality smoked trout fillets as opposed to canned smoked trout. The quality of the fish directly impacts the end results in this recipe - both taste and texture.

**If you'd rather use fresh dill chop it finely and add it in the end along with the chives.

The dip is best enjoyed right away but will save well refrigerated for a few days. Remember to bring it to room temperature before serving.

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