Really Easy and Good Salmon Pate
Whip up an elegant appetizer in just 10 minutes with this Really Easy and Good Salmon Pâté recipe! Made with smooth, creamy cream cheese and the rich flavor of canned salmon, this no-cook spread is elevated with a zesty splash of fresh lemon juice, a hint of Dijon mustard, and the herbaceous touch of chopped dill. Optional capers add a tangy twist, making this salmon pâté a versatile crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Perfect as a spread for crackers, crusty bread, or fresh vegetable sticks, it’s a fuss-free, delectable start to your meal or a sophisticated snack. Ready in minutes and packed with flavor, this is the ultimate quick and easy appetizer for salmon lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Canned salmon (boneless and skinless)
- 200 grams Cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 teaspoon Capers (optional, rinsed and drained)
Instructions
Drain the canned salmon and place it in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Use a fork to break up the salmon into fine pieces, ensuring there are no large chunks.
Add the softened cream cheese, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and chopped fresh dill to the bowl.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
If using, add the rinsed and drained capers for an extra tangy kick.
Mix everything together thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Transfer the pâté to a serving dish and garnish with a sprig of dill or a few capers if desired.
Serve immediately with crackers, crusty bread, or vegetable sticks, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
192 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.9 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 470 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.2 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.9 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 159 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
