Smoked Trout And Chive Cream Cheese Spread

1. 1

   Smoke the trout according to the recipe Stove Top Smoker Smoked Whole Trout. (See related recipe).

2. 2

   Cool to room temperature.

3. 3

   Pick over the trout fillet, removing any fine bones or pieces of skin but leaving the trout in the largest pieces possible.

4. 4

   Stir the trout, cream cheese, scallions, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together gently in a mixing bowl until blended, leaving the trout in smallish pieces. (For an even chunkier spread, beat all the ingredients except the trout together, then gently fold in the trout)

5. 5

   Taste and stir in a little more salt and/or pepper if you like.

6. 6

   The spread may be made up to two days in advance and stored, covered in the refrigerator.

7. 7

   Bring to room temperature and sprinkle the chives over the top before serving.

8. 8

   If you're making canapes or stuffing celery with the spread, sprinkle a little of the chives over each.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.