Salmon Pate

Name: Salmon Pate
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 16 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) salmon; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish; 1 teaspoon grated onion; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional; Garnishes (sliced almonds, pimiento-stuffed green olive, celery rib, parsley)

This is a recipe I often use when I am expecting company. It is a perfect appetizer.—Gudrun Braker, Burnet, Wisconsin

Ingredients

1 can (14-3/4 ounces) salmon
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon grated onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
Garnishes (sliced almonds, pimiento-stuffed green olive, celery rib, parsley)

Directions

Drain, debone and flake salmon. Add the remaining ingredients except the garnishes.
On a platter, mold salmon mixture into a fish shape. Arrange almonds to resemble scales. Use slice of olive for eye, thin strips of celery for the tail. Garnish with parsley. Chill until serving. Serve with crackers. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 69 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 197mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 meat.