15-Minute Zesty Smoked Trout Spread

From December 2005 Better Homes & Gardens magazine. If you don't like trout, try any smoked white fish. Serve with crackers, flat bread, veggies....

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 8  ounces smoked trout fillets
• 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream
• 3  tablespoons shallots or 3  tablespoons onions, finely chopped
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 3  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Remove skin and bones from the trout fillets, and flake.
2. In a medium bowl stir together all ingredients until well combined, smearing the trout with the back of your spoon along sides of bowl while stirring.
3. Transfer spread to bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until ready to serve. Remove from fridge about 15 minutes prior to serving.
4. NOTE: Can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.