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                                            Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 20  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Alaska is known for its salmon, and this is one of our favorite appetizers. I pack the spread and crackers in our picnic lunch when my husband and I head out to harvest wood, which we do several times a year. We look forward to getting wood just to have this special treat! Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened  |  
                                                2 tablespoons lemon juice  |  
                                                1 can (14-3/4 ounces) salmon, drained, bones and skin removed  |  
                                                1/4 cup sour cream  |  
                                                1 garlic clove, minced  |  
                                                2 tablespoons sesame seeds  |  
                                                2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional  |  
                                                1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro  |  
                                                1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon dill weed  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1/8 teaspoon pepper  |  
                                                assorted crackers  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and lemon juice until fluffy. Add the salmon, sour cream, garlic, sesame seeds, Liquid Smoke if desired, cilantro, parsley, dill, salt and pepper; beat until combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with crackers. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 2-1/2 cups.                              | 
                         
                         
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