Smoked-Trout Spread

Ingredients for Smoked-Trout Spread

• 450g smoked trout fillets, skin discarded and any silver skin scraped off

• 2 sticks (230g ) unsalted butter, softened

• 80g finely chopped shallot

• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh dill

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce such as Tabasco

• 1/4 teaspoons black pepper

• 240ml cold water

• Accompaniment: whole-grain crackers

How to make Smoked-Trout Spread

Flake trout and transfer 450g to a food processor, then blend with butter, shallot, dill, lemon juice, hot sauce, and pepper until smooth. Reserve remaining trout.

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 flavours to develop. Bring spread to room temperature before serving. (This will take 1 to 2 hours.)

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.