Anne Malone's Smoked Salmon Pate

TxGriffLover's Note:

This recipe is to be made with a stove top smoker. The recipe comes from the Cameron Cooking Guide. This was the first Stove top Smoker recipe to win an award. This great appetizer was the creation of Anne Malone of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and won the top appetizer at a major regional cooking competition. It is easy!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb salmon
• 1 ½ tablespoons alder wood chips
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• pepper

Directions:

1. Smoke the salmon for 20 minutes on medium heat, using the alder wood chips. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then carefully de-bone and remove the skin.
2. In a blender, combine the salmon, butter, lemon juice and oil until smooth. Pepper to taste, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.