Smoked Mero Pate
Ingredients
3 whole smoked mero (or trout), about 1 1/4 lbs
1 8 oz package whipped cream cheese
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise dressing
3 tbsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp minced chives or green onion
Chopped chives for garnish
Crackers and cucumber slices
Directions
1. Cut head and tail from each mero, then remove skin and bones and discard.
2. In food processor with blade attachment, blend mero, cream cheese, mayonnaise dressing, lemon juice, and black pepper until smooth.
3. Spoon mero mixture into medium bow and stir in minced chives. Cover and refrigerate if not serving right away. If refrigerated, allow refrigerated pate to stand at room temperature 15 min. to soften before serving.
4. Garnish with chopped chives. Serve with crackers and cucumber slices.
