Smoked-Trout Spread

A creamy and flavorful spread made with smoked trout, butter, fresh herbs, and seasonings. Perfect for entertaining when served with whole-grain crackers.

8 servings
6 hr 10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 lb smoked trout fillets
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • cup shallot
  • ¼ cup fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon hot sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cold water
  • whole-grain crackers

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Flake trout and transfer 2 cups to a food processor, then blend with butter, shallot, dill, lemon juice, hot sauce, and pepper until smooth. Reserve remaining trout.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    With motor running, add water to trout purée in a slow stream and process until water is absorbed, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl and fold in reserved trout, then pack mixture into a 4-cup glass or ceramic mold or bowl. Cover surface with wax paper, then tightly cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 6 hours to allow flavors to develop. Bring spread to room temperature before serving. (This will take 1 to 2 hours.)

    360 min

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