Smoked Trout Spread
This smoky, creamy Jewish deli spread is amazing with bagels as well as cucumbers, bagel chips, crackers, and matzoh.
Servings: 8 People
Ingredients
- ½ cup (4 ounces) cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 3 tablespoons minced chives or scallions
- 1 teaspoon jarred horseradish (drain off excess liquid)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 cups flaked smoked trout (from about 1 pound smoked trout filets)
- Minced fresh parsley (to garnish; optional)
Instructions
- Combine the cream cheese and butter. Add the minced chives or scallions, horseradish, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice and zest. Flake the trout into the mixture and stir to blend well, breaking up larger pieces of smoked trout.
- Chill for an hour. Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve with bagels, crackers, bagel chips, or baguette slices.
Notes
Smoked trout spread will keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It doesn’t freeze well.
Nutrition
Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 286mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 439IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.3mg