Name: Make Ahead Appetizers: Smoky Salmon Cream Cheese Spread
Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 6 oz. can salmon, drained of liquid.; 2 T finely minced shallot; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; 1.5 tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp kosher salt; ½ tsp fresh ground pepper; Crackers or cucumber rounds for serving; Parsley for garnish – optional

Ingredients

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8 oz cream cheese, softened
6 oz. can salmon, drained of liquid.
2 T finely minced shallot
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1.5 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp fresh ground pepper
Crackers or cucumber rounds for serving
Parsley for garnish – optional

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Instructions

Take cream cheese from the refrigerator and allow to soften on the counter for 30-60 minutes.
Mince the shallot. Drain the liquid from the canned salmon.
Place the softened cream cheese, drained salmon, minced shallot, paprika, salt, pepper and lemon juice in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Blend with a hand mixer (or a fork and a lot of elbow grease) until the ingredients are well-combined, the color is uniform, and the spread is smooth.
Place prepared spread in a bowl to serve with crackers or cucumbers, or pipe to create canapes. (See post for serving and garnishing ideas.) Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Can be prepared a day ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator.