Homemade Smoked Trout Dip Recipe

Homemade Smoked Trout Dip Recipe

This scrumptious smoked trout pate is a fantastic snack, perfect for crackers or thinly sliced grilled toasts. For a smoky trout salad, leave the fish chunks larger and gently fold the fish into just enough sauce to lightly coat it. Pair this dish with our Moscow Mule recipe for a swift and elegant dinner party appetizer.

Here's the lowdown on whipping up this tasty treat:

Game Plan: Get your smoked trout ready before you start.

This recipe made an appearance in our smoking project.

• Yield: Close to 2 cups
• Difficulty: A breeze
• Total: 10 minutes
• Active: 10 minutes

Ingredients (11)

• 1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
• 1 tablespoon drained and rinsed capers
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
• 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
• A pinch of cayenne pepper
• Juice of 1 lime-sized lemon
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 10 ounces smoked trout meat (approximately three 8-ounce whole smoked trout; see Game Plan note)
• Crackers or thinly sliced toasts, for serving

Instructions

1. Mix the creme fraiche or sour cream, capers, chives, tarragon, paprika, cayenne, and lime juice in a medium, nonreactive bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Break the trout into bite-sized pieces, discarding any bones and skin. Add the fish to the creme fraiche mixture. Jumble it around using a spoon to form a spreadable mixture. Adjust seasoning as needed. Serve on crackers or thinly sliced toasts.

Here are some tantalizing variations and serving suggestions for your smoked trout pate:

Variations:

1. Herbal Twist: Add fresh thyme leaves for an herbal twist.
2. Mixed Tinned Fish: Swap half of the trout for smoked salmon for a delightful contrast.
3. Creamy Dip: Incorporate sour cream to create a luscious dip.
4. Zesty Touch: Sprinkle capers and adjust the horseradish quantity for a zesty edge.

Serving Suggestions:

• Classic Deli Style: Serve on bagels, crackers, bagel chips, or matzoh for a traditional Jewish deli experience.
• Refreshing Bite: Use cucumber rounds or watermelon radish slices for a refreshing and visually appealing appetizer.
• Rustic Presentation: Spread on toasted baguette slices for a rustic presentation.
• Garnishes: Decorate with fresh herbs like parsley or chives, lemon wedges, and capers.

Additional Ideas:

• Snack Board: Combine with other tinned fish options like sardines or mackerel for a diverse snack board.
• Luxurious Treat: Serve alongside caviar or smoked salmon for an indulgent take.
• Fresh Veggies: Serve as part of a cheese and charcuterie board with fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes and carrots.

1. In the uncategorized section, you'll find a recipe for a smoked trout pate, which is an appetizer that yields around 2 cups and is surprisingly simple to make, taking just 10 minutes in total with only 10 minutes of active time.
2. The essential ingredients for this scrumptious treat include smoked trout, creme fraiche or sour cream, capers, chives, tarragon, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and crackers or thinly sliced toasts for serving.
3. For an appetizer at your next dinner party, consider pairing the smoked trout pate with our Moscow Mule recipe.
4. If you're looking for ways to mix up this recipe, consider adding fresh thyme leaves for an herbal twist, swapping half of the trout for smoked salmon, incorporating sour cream to create a luscious dip, or sprinkling capers and adjusting the horseradish quantity for a zesty edge.

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