Creamy luscious lighter version of  smoked salmon pate that can be enjoyed as a starter or a simple lunch.
Healthy snacks in between meals is a great way to fight off hunger. This delish creamy – textured and smoky flavored lightened up pate is simple and yet delicious. A marriage of flavors and textures just make this pate deliciously perfect. Lovely on salads, crudites, crackers or oatcakes. Serve it even as a topping for canapes.
This pate is so versatile that it can be had as a snack, served as an elegant starter for a dinner party or even as a light lunch .
I wanted a lighter pate so instead of full fat cream cheese, i made this with light cream cheese and creme fraiche. Â Mixed in salmon trimmings, lovely oniony chives, tangy lemon juice and lots of freshly ground black pepper. Â I’ve snacked on this smoked salmon pate with crackers in between meals this week and had it as light lunch as well. I simply cannot get enough of this pate.
Ingredients Instructions Combine soft cream cheese, creme fraiche,lemon juice and half the salmon trimmings or pieces into a food processor and blitz until smooth.
Transfer mixture to a mixing bowl and fold in chopped chives and remaining salmon trimmings or pieces.
Season generously with freshly ground black pepper.
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