This creamy pâté with salmon and cream cheese is delicious spread on crackers. You can add pecans for a twist.
I have made this for several years. The only difference is that I add 1/2 tsp. or so of liquid smoke. I prepare 2 or 3 batches and put into a plastic wrap lined fish mold. Refrigerate for several hours then turn out onto a platter and decorate with sliced almonds for the fins and pimentos & olives for face features. you can get real creative and make a beautiful display for an appetizer table. Serve with crackers
Read MoreTried it with smoked salmon. You can't go wrong with cream cheese and smoked salmon. Next time I am going to work in some capers.
Read MoreI have made this for several years. The only difference is that I add 1/2 tsp. or so of liquid smoke. I prepare 2 or 3 batches and put into a plastic wrap lined fish mold. Refrigerate for several hours then turn out onto a platter and decorate with sliced almonds for the fins and pimentos & olives for face features. you can get real creative and make a beautiful display for an appetizer table. Serve with crackers
Very nice spread. I would recommend placing all of the ingredients in a food processor to make the pate as smooth as possible.
One word describes~~~EXCELLENT~~ Do try to add some liquid smoke. They will think you spent all day in the kitchen.. My guest couldn't get enough & I had to give out the recipe. Thanks!
I used 4oz of smoked salmon and added in 1tsp of capers too to kick it up a notch. Wonderful!! Easy to prepare in a food prcessor and do in advance.
This is excellent ? I have a similar recipe and the only change is adding liquid smoke, just 1 tsp. does it. I put it in bowl with crackers around the plate and it is always a hit. I have used it for a filling for petite sandwiches. Make sure you buy the boneless salmon in a can.
I took this dip to a family Christmas get-together...it was a hit. My father n law "the chef" raved about it...a great compliment! I took the advice of other's, and added liquid smoke and crushed red peppers. I used fat free cream cheese. I served this in a bread bowl...made a great presentation! Thanks for sharing!
Fantastic recipe! Some people use liquid smoke with the recipe, I prefer smoked paprika. It gives it a beautiful pink color like smoked salmon. I have made this every Christmas for three years and it is always a huge hit. I serve with tomato slices and capers on mini bagels or toasts.
I made a double recipe the other day. I looked at the insane amount of pate in the dish and was expecting to throw at least 1/2 of it away since I expect our three kids (4, 7, 8) to turn their collective noses up. NOT SO. The kids devoured it! I made the recipe as shown but added 1 tsp of liquid smoke (remember, doubled the recipe). I'll add more next time. I also used a food processor.
Great recipe - so easy and huge hit. I added a touch of cayenne pepper to give it a little zip. And I used whipped cream cheese to give it a lighter texture
EXCELLENT recipe, very similar to Philadelphia's vesion of salmon cream cheese. I took the advice of others as well and used liquid smoke and crushed red pepper, parsley for garnish only. No nuts. Served it on a bed of fresh dill branches and lemon slices, and voila! Thank you!
Took this to a potluck with various crackers. It was gone almost immediately. Definitely add the liquid smoke mentioned by others!!
OMG! This is awesome! I was searching for something to do with leftover salmon and this is it! Great spread on crackers, fabulous filling for a sandwich. I didn't roll mine into a ball--no one wanted to wait that long! Thanks!
Very easy and tasty. I added some liquid smoke to give it a little extra kick to it.
Made this alongside a venison liver pate for Thanksgiving appetizers and it was very well received. Did not roll into a ball, just added parsley and pecans to the mixture and served in a bowl with crackers. Very good, and I'm going to try the leftovers in an omelette just for kicks. Will make again.
I tried rolling it in parsley, but it had not chilled enough. I just ended up sprinkling the parsley on top for garnish. I thought that it tasted fantastic but will probably add something next time to give it a little bit of spice as I think that will enhance the flavor.
It taste great with toasted bread. I modified it a little bit. Instead of rolling the ball mixture into parsley and pecan, I added the parsley and walnut into the mixture. I also added less cream cheese, instead only put 4 tablespoon cream cheese.
This Salmon Pate was delightful! It has a great flavor that really makes this dish a crowd pleaser!
I love this pate. This is the 3rd time I've made it. I did the adjustments as well. I used the packet of salmon instead of canned (so convenient), added dill and fresh chives (replaced onion) and sweet Spanish paprika. I also zested a little of the lemon into the mix. I made an error and added more liquid smoke than I meant to... but it didn't hurt the recipe one bit. Served with crackers and capers on the side and also some good cayenne pepper for anyone who wanted a little heat. The only thing was the "roll into a ball with pecans and parsley" was no easy chore. You may want to just use a bowl or shape it with gloved hands. FYI - The pecans give it just a little bit of texture which takes it from yummy to extraordinary! I made 2 balls out of it for 2 different parties. Great!
This is a great recipe...easy and quick! I use one like this but I add 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke to make it taste like smoked salmon.
Tried it with smoked salmon. You can't go wrong with cream cheese and smoked salmon. Next time I am going to work in some capers.
Excellent! I used the liquid smoke and it was totally awesome. I also tried this recipe using canned mackeral, my mother enyoyed it better than the salmon??!! Great recipe!
Made no changes and, yes, we will make it again! Great spread for crackers or celery.
Good recipe, added red pepper flakes instead of horseradish. I used salmon I smoked myself, it made the recipe even better.
So delicious! Very salty but good for our tastes. Will definitely make this again.
This was so simple!! however, I did add liquid smoke and doubled the horseradish, lemon juice and onion. I also added a dash of sea salt and pepper. I did roll it in pecans as suggested and it's a great little appetizer. The salmon I used was from my own canned salmon which is good with nothing added. If I was making this for myself, I would have added capers as well, however it's for a party, and some may not like capers as much as I do. I will make this again when time is limited, because it took 15 min to make
