Smoked Salmon Spread
Salmon is a versatile fish in that there are many different ways to cook the fillets. It's a healthy protein filled with Omega 3 Fatty Acids which have numerous health benefits, ranging from improved brain function to heart health. Salmon has lovely natural flavors so you can choose to cook and serve it unseasoned or you can add a range of seasoning to add even more flavor. The most popular methods of cooking salmon include baking, pan-frying or poaching. Read on for some handy tips on how to cook salmon. Nowadays, many people are turning to smoked salmon instead of the regular salmon to give a little something extra to their diet. While most fish is loaded with healthy nutrients, smoked salmon serves up something that other fish are lacking in. This fish is high in Omega-3 fatty acids which a wonderful nutrients for the human body. These are some of the nutrients that can help to prevent such problems as heart disease and some cancers as well as many other ailments. Smoked salmon has a rich, smoky, delicate flavor that your guests are sure to love, but the price tag doesn't have to match the indulgent taste. And in this day and age of diets and cleanses, the preparation of easy appetizers using smoked salmon are customizable to meet everyone's restrictions. Smoked Salmon Spread Ingredients  12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1/3 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 6 dashes Tabasco sauce 3 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained 8 ounces smoked salmon, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dried dill fresh ground black pepper fresh dill, for garnish crackers or breadstick, for serving
Directions: 1. Puree the cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice and tabasco in a food processor. 2. Add the scallions, capers, salmon, chopped dill and pepper, and pulse to blend. 3. Garnish with the dill and serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers.