The Royal Oaks Country Club Ladies Association
Royal Recipe Ladies Celebrate German Octoberfest
The Royal Recipe Ladies meet at monthly luncheons and share dishes from world cuisines.
Our motto is: Food, Friendship, and Fun!
LORIE KAPILA’S
5-MINUTE SMOKED TROUT DIP
PRIZED QUALITIES OF THIS DISH: Done in a flash, the smokey, lemony flavor of this trout dip adds an elegant and refined flair to the menu.
YIELD: 8 APPETIZERS (2-ounce servings)
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 8 oz smoked trout fillets (shrink-wrapped, not canned)
- 1-2 tablespoons capers
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed (or 1 tablespoon fresh, minced)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Zest from 1 medium lemon, juice from ½ of lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped, plus 2 teaspoons, chopped for garnish
- salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Whip the cream cheese with mixer or food processer.
- Add the smoked trout, capers, dill, paprika, lemon zest, lemon juice. Mix to desired consistency, either rough chopped or smooth.
- Fold in the chives.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chives and a sprinkle of paprika.
- Serve at room temperature with choice of crackers, bread, and fresh vegetables.
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