Smoked Trout Horseradish Pate

Smoked trout horseradish pate is a delicious and versatile appetizer that can be enjoyed on crackers, bread, or vegetables. It is made with smoked trout, horseradish, cream cheese, and a variety of other ingredients.

Ingredients

* 1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese, softened * 1/2 cup of smoked trout, flaked * 1/4 cup of prepared horseradish * 1 tablespoon of lemon juice * 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh chives * Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, smoked trout, horseradish, lemon juice, and chives. 2. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 3. Mix well until all ingredients are combined. 4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Tips

* For a smoother pate, use a food processor to combine the ingredients. * If you don't have any prepared horseradish, you can grate fresh horseradish root. * You can add other ingredients to your pate, such as chopped walnuts, capers, or red onions. * Serve your pate with crackers, bread, or vegetables.

Variations

* Smoked salmon pate: Substitute smoked salmon for the smoked trout. * Whitefish pate: Substitute whitefish for the smoked trout. * Horseradish cream cheese: Omit the smoked trout and add more horseradish to taste. * Dill pate: Add 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill to the pate. * Garlic pate: Add 1 clove of minced garlic to the pate.

Benefits of Smoked Trout Horseradish Pate

Smoked trout horseradish pate is a good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamins. It is also low in calories and fat. * Protein: Smoked trout is a good source of protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues. * Omega-3 fatty acids: Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids that have been linked to a number of health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer. * Vitamins: Smoked trout is a good source of vitamins A, D, and B12. Vitamin A is important for vision, vitamin D is important for bone health, and vitamin B12 is important for red blood cell production. * Low in calories and fat: Smoked trout horseradish pate is a low-calorie, low-fat appetizer. It is a good choice for people who are watching their weight or who have heart disease.