Smoked Trout Spread

Name: Smoked Trout Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 8 - 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 oz. smoked trout, bones and skin removed; 4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature; 1/4 c. sour cream; 1/4 c. mixed chopped scallions, dill, and/or chives, plus more for serving; 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp. prepared horseradish; 1/2 tsp. (or more) fish sauce (optional); 1/4 tsp. (or more) kosher salt; 1/4 tsp. (or more) freshly ground black pepper; Toasted bread, crackers, and/or crudités, for serving

By Lena AbrahamPublished: Sep 26, 2023

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smoked trout spread with chives and dill

PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM

Yields:

8 - 10 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 15 mins

Cal/Serv:

120

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This easy-to-make appetizer is a guaranteed hit at any holiday party. Creamy, smoky, and bright, it's delicious piled onto toasted bread, crackers, or crisp endive leaves. Often made in a food processor, we found it was just as easy (and required less cleanup) to flake the fish by hand before stirring it into the softened cream cheese. If you prefer to use a food processor, just make sure to fully blend the cream cheese and sour cream together before adding the fish, which will only need a few pulses to be fully integrated into the spread.

Resting this spread in the fridge will help deepen its flavors, so we suggest adjusting the seasonings after it has rested. The optional fish sauce adds a delicious boost of umami, and depending on the strength of your fish sauce, you may want to add a spoonful or two more than what's called for. Keep tasting and adjusting the seasonings for a spread that's just right for you.

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Ingredients

8 oz.
smoked trout, bones and skin removed
4 oz.
cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup
sour cream
1/4 cup
mixed chopped scallions, dill, and/or chives, plus more for serving
1 Tbsp.
fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp.
prepared horseradish
1/2 tsp.
(or more) fish sauce (optional)
1/4 tsp.
(or more) kosher salt
1/4 tsp.
(or more) freshly ground black pepper
Toasted bread, crackers, and/or crudités, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Using 2 forks, flake trout into small, bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, mix trout, cream cheese, and sour cream with a spatula until well combined. Fold in scallions and herbs, lemon juice, horseradish, fish sauce (if using), salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours or up to overnight.
2. Step 2When ready to serve, taste dip and adjust seasonings. Transfer to a serving dish and top with scallions and herbs. Serve with bread alongside.