I actually had this a few weeks ago but I only just got around to posting it. My grandmother made this batch but I've done it before so I know the recipe. What she does is use a whole store-bought smoked fish. This is easier but it's a bit expensive for my budget. If you can, I would recommend smoking your own fish. I have a pretty basic smoker in my back yard that gets the job done, but I understand most people probably don't have one. But don't worry; you can use a grill, or there are plenty of other ways to make your own smoker. If you are going to smoke your own fish, I would suggest curing it in a salt/sugar mixture the night before you will cook it. You can do this with trout, salmon, or even what they call whitefish.
Ingredients
1 to 2 lbs smoked fish of your choice
About 1 stick softened butter (it may take an extra year off your life, but it's worth it)
Splash lemon juice
Dill sprigs, for garnish
Crackers, to serve
This recipe is dead simple. Start by flaking off the fish from the bones (and be careful of the small pin-bones). Then, pulse the fish in a food processor with the lemon juice until pretty fine. Add the butter to the food processor; you might not need all of it (the ratios should be about half fish, half butter). Pulse this until smooth and set aside until ready to eat. You can just put this out in a bowl or spread it on crackers. If you will be putting it on cracker for your guests, don't do it too far in advance because it will cause the cracker to get soggy.
Anyway, this recipe comes from my grandmother and we all make fun of the amount of butter in it, but it's really delicious. Enjoy!
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