SMOKED TROUT SCHMEAR

Smoked Trout Schmear image

This smoked trout schmear is incredibly easy, and very versatile. Obviously, it's great spread on any kind of bread or crackers, but slathered atop a freshly toasted bagel may be its finest expression.

Provided by Chef John

Time 2h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

5 ounces smoked, boneless trout fillets, checked for bones and crumbled
6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
4 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons capers, drained
1 teaspoon hot prepared horseradish, or more to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

Place crumbled trout and softened cream cheese in a bowl. Add lemon juice, dill, chives, capers, horseradish, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper. Mix together with a fork until mixture achieves the chunkiness or creaminess you prefer. Transfer to a ramekin; wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 or 3 hours before serving to let flavors develop.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 97.1 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 211.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g