Name: Smoked Salmon Butter
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces smoked salmon, chopped; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 2 tablespoons chopped shallot; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Make this the centerpiece of an hors d'oeuvre platter that includes crackers, breadsticks, cornichons, and olives.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

8 ounces smoked salmon, chopped

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature

2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

2 tablespoons chopped shallot

1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

Blend all ingredients in medium bowl. Season salmon butter with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)