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Salmon Pate Recipe

Modified: Nov 23, 2024 by Judith E. Coates · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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This salmon pate recipe is a tasty and delicious fish pate to include with your hors d oeuvres. You will find this so easy to do but will have the tastiest salmon pate you have ever tasted!
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Pink spread with parsley garnish in a white bowl on top of a white plate on a red gingham table cloth.

The Perfect Accompaniment For A Variety Of Crudites

This salmon pate recipe is a tasty and delicious fish pate to include with your hors d'oeuvres and it is so easy to make at home. This pate can be made with either fresh or tinned salmon and put into small individual pots for serving or a larger one with a serving spoon on the side.

Pink spread with parsley garnish in a white bowl on top of a white plate on a red gingham table cloth.

This is truly delicious and will go a long way when spread on freshly made toast or crispy French bread.

Salmon pate also is a perfect pairing for a variety of crudités.

So easy to have the most tasty salmon pate you have ever tasted!

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Pink spread with parsley garnish in a white bowl on top of a white plate on a red gingham table cloth.

Easy Delicious Salmon Pate Recipe

Judith Coates
Bon Appetit
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This salmon pate recipe is a tasty and delicious fish pate to include with your hors d oeuvres. You will find this so easy to do but will have the tastiest salmon pate you have ever tasted!
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine French

Ingredients

  • 8 oz 225gm tinned salmon including the oil but remove the bones, or 8oz (225gm)freshly poached skinned salmon blended with 2 teaspoons of olive oil
  • 3 oz 75gm softly blended butter, preferably unsalted
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • A little ground black pepper.
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Instructions
 

  • Place the tinned salmon in a blender with the oil or if using freshly poached salmon place this in the blender with the olive oil.
  • Add the butter.
  • Add the lemon juice.
  • Blend them until you have a smooth puree.
  • Taste and season at this point to your liking.
  • Turn into individual pots.
  • Refrigerate until needed.
  • These little pots of salmon pate will keep for several days in a refrigerator but bring out and leave at room temperature before using.
  • Serve with hot unbuttered toast or crispy French bread and crudites.

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