Salmon Pâté

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup chives finely chopped
• 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons juice of lemon 
• 8 ounces salmon fillet skinless
• 8 servings salt and pepper 
• 4 tablespoons butter unsalted at room temperature
• 8 servings crudités assorted
• 8 servings crudités assorted

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• frying pan

Directions

1. Place salmon fillet in pan and just cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Remove from pan and cool completely on a plate, about 30 minutes.
3. Place salmon in food processor and pulse briefly.
4. Add cream cheese, butter and lemon juice; puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Transfer to a bowl, cover and chill for 30 minutes. (Can be made to this point the day before.)
6. Spoon pt into piping bag with star nozzle and pipe onto vegetables or crackers; sprinkle with chopped chives. Or spoon it into a serving bowl and serve with crudits.