Smoked Salmon Paté
Serves 2
- 120 g smoked salmon trimmings
- 50 butter unsalted
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 zest of a lemon
- 40 ml cream or Creme Fraiche
- 2 tablespoon chives fresh
- Roughly chop the salmon and place in a small food processor bowl.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan or place in a microwaveable bowl and heat for 1 minute on full power.
- Mix the cream with the lemon juice and zest and add to the bowl with the pepper.
- Blend until quite smooth.
- Finely chop the chives and stir into the mixture. Reserve 2 teaspoons for a garnish.
- Check the seasoning and then use a spatula to scrape into individual bowls.
- Refrigerate to for 10 minutes to set.
- Bring the pate to room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.