Description
A creamy and flavorful smoked salmon paté infused with fresh dill and zesty lemon, perfect for serving as a sophisticated starter or a light snack with granary toast or crunchy breadsticks.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 150g smoked salmon (trimmings are fine)
- 200g tub soft cheese
- 1 tbsp crème fraîche (optional)
- Juice of half a lemon
- Small bunch of dill or chives, chopped
To Serve
- Breadsticks or granary toast
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon: If you are not using smoked salmon trimmings, chop the smoked salmon into small pieces to help with even blending.
- Blend the base: Place the soft cheese, crème fraîche (if using), and lemon juice into a food processor. Season generously with black pepper, then blitz until the mixture is smooth and creamy to your liking.
- Add salmon: Add the smoked salmon to the processor and pulse a few times if you prefer the paté chunky, or blend more thoroughly if you want it smooth and uniformly pink.
- Mix in herbs: Transfer the mixture to a bowl and gently stir in the chopped dill or chives to evenly distribute the fresh flavor throughout the paté.
- Serve: Spoon the paté into a large serving bowl or divide it into smaller bowls. Serve immediately with warm granary toast or crisp breadsticks as a delicious starter or dip.
Notes
- Using smoked salmon trimmings makes this a great way to reduce waste and add flavor.
- Crème fraîche is optional but adds extra creaminess to the paté.
- Adjust the lemon juice amount if you prefer a more or less tangy flavor.
- Paté can be chilled for an hour before serving for a firmer texture and enhanced flavor.
- Use fresh herbs like dill or chives depending on your preference for garnish and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Starter
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: smoked salmon paté, salmon dip, smoked salmon recipe, creamy salmon spread, dill lemon paté, easy starter, appetizer, no-cook recipe
