Smoked Bluefish Pate With Roasted Tomatoes on Crack

Name: Smoked Bluefish Pate With Roasted Tomatoes on Crackers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb smoked bluefish, skin and dark bloodline romoved; 1 ½ cups cream cheese, softened; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, from 3 lemons; 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ cup shallot (from 1 large shallot); coarse salt; fresh ground pepper; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 lbs cherry tomatoes, halved; 4 garlic cloves; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; cracker, for serving

Servings: persons

1 lb smoked bluefish, skin and dark bloodline romoved
1 ½ cups cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup fresh lemon juice, from 3 lemons
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ cup shallot (from 1 large shallot)
coarse salt
fresh ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 lbs cherry tomatoes, halved
4 garlic cloves
4 sprigs fresh thyme
cracker, for serving

1
Puree bluefish, cream cheese, and butter in food processor.
2
Transfer to a bowl, and stir in lemon juice, horseradish, mustard, cayenne, and shallot.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
5
Preheat oven to 300F Oil a rimmed baking sheet.
6
Toss tomatoes, salt, pepper, garlic, and thyme, and arrange tomatoes cut sides down on baking sheet.
7
Bake until shriveled and starting to brown, about 1 1/4 hours.
8
Let cool completely.
9
Transfer tomatoes and juices to serving dish.
10
To serve spread pate on crackers, top with a roasted tomto half and drizzle with juices.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb smoked bluefish, skin and dark bloodline romoved, 1 ½ cups cream cheese, softened, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, from 3 lemons, and more.

Yes, Smoked Bluefish Pate With Roasted Tomatoes on Crackers falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Smoked Bluefish Pate With Roasted Tomatoes on Crackers

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