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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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If a bite of this clean, bright pâté transports you to a sunny beach on Nantucket, that's because it's inspired by a similar spread offered at the island's Straight Wharf Fish Store. This rendition can be whipped up effortlessly, but it's a substantial and statement-making appetizer nonetheless. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened |
1/4 pound smoked bluefish or smoked trout, skin discarded and fish chopped |
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives |
accompaniment: toasts or crackers |
Directions:
1. Stir together shallot, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then beat in cream cheese, bluefish, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper with a spoon until combined well. Stir in chives.
2. Cooks' note: Pãté can be made 5 days ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature to soften (about 1 hour) before serving.
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