Friday, November 18, 2016

Chunky Shrimp and Smoked Salmon Spread

It's time for another installment of " What did Sid make with Shrimp this time?" for Fish Friday Foodies.

I've been using Shrimp every month for my contribution to #FishFridayFoodies

I love Shrimp and it seemed that every time I had to post about making something with a seafood, I used Shrimp.  The other bloggers feature lots of different seafood, however, I'm going to stick with Shrimp. 
Chunky Shrimp and Smoked Salmon Spread

 Fish Friday Foodies are a bunch of bloggers who post once a month on the third Friday with a Fish or Seafood dish. 

Each month is a different theme, this month we're doing Holiday Appetizers or First Courses.

As soon as I saw the theme, I was totally on board.
My life is Appetizers.
Really.

Well, I do have a main course or two on here as well, but I LOVE APPETIZERS!!!  Any excuse to create or make some for me to eat or take somewhere to share, I'm on it. 

I knew I was going to use Shrimp, but I a;so used some Smoked Salmon that I'd purchased a few months back cause it was on sale and I knew I'd use it sooner or later.   I had it hidden in the freezer, btw. 
It's later.
I made a spread.   And then I made it chunky.
Cause I could.

And I brought it to our monthly Boat Club potluck and they ate it all.  Not one scraping to take home for breakfast, sigh.
Chunky Shrimp and Smoked Salmon Spread




Chunky Shrimp and Smoked Salmon Spread

Author:
prep time: 5 Mcook time: 30 Mtotal time: 35 M
This spread is perfect for the holidays. The Shrimp and Salmon go so well together and leaving them chunky adds so much to the entire dish. Serve with some Garlic Crostini or a good cracker.

ingredients:

  • 8 oz. Cream Cheese
  • 4 oz. Cooked Shrimp cut into pieces, diced (Reserve 2 shrimp for decorations)
  • 4 oz. Smoked Salmon slices, cut into dice (reserve small strip for decoration)
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire
  • 2 green onions, minced (use the tops for decorations)
  • 1-2 teaspoons Lime Juice (I used some Rangpur Lime Juice)
  • 1/2 cup Creme Fraiche (Can also use Sour Cream or Greek Yoghurt)

instructions:

How to cook Chunky Shrimp and Smoked Salmon Spread

  1. Cream the cheese, Worcestershire sauce, Lime juice, onions and Creme Fraiche together.
  2. Fold in the Shrimp and Salmon, making sure to keep the seafood as whole as possible.
  3. Decorate with the reserved Shrimp, cut in half lengthwise along with the piece of Smoked Salmon, curled up into a rose.
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Chunky Shrimp and Smoked Salmon Spread

Fish Friday Foodies is hosted by Wendy Klik of A Day In the Life on the Farm.  
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Sidsel Munkholm - Author
Sidsel Munkholm - Author

Sid loves to cook, feed people and have fun in the kitchen. She shares her successes and the involuntary offerings she sometimes gives the kitchen goddess as well. And she's still looking for the mythical fairy to help her clean the kitchen after a marathon cooking session. Currently working on a cookbook showcasing the recipes from her Danish heritage.

19 comments:

  1. This is an amazing creation Sid and I am so glad that you post shrimp each month. I LOVE shrimp and am happy to get more recipes.

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    1. Thanks Wendy, I had fun. I think I have way too much fun, but shrimp is fun to play with. Can't wait til next month...

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  2. YUMMM! This looks SO good. I love seafood dips so much!

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  3. This looks great. I love the chunks of shrimp and smoked salmon. P~

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    1. Here in my neck of the woods, fish dip is very popular and one of the first dishes that gets eaten at any potluck. I just did a 'riff' on it.

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  5. You know, I hadn't particularly picked up on you using shrimp each month but hey, if it works! And this spread definitely looks like it works!

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    1. I have access to fresh shrimp pretty much year round, and also keep a few pounds in the freezer as well. Shrimp has become my go-to seafood. So why not use it every which way I can? This spread is going to be made again.

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  6. I love a girl who is consistent. You actually lived a little dangerously here by adding smoked salmon! =) I definitely need to make this recipe. It's right up my alley. And appetizers is my favorite food group.

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  7. I would love to try this with all shrimp...or maybe shrimp and crabmeat. It sounds delightful!

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    1. Either one or even both. I will be doing a repeat, and maybe next time I'll add some crab too.

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  9. Smoked salmon is always a holiday favorite in my kitchen!

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    1. I love having it on hand, cause you can do so many wonderful things with it.

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  10. Have never tasted smoked salmon, must try this delicious combo dish.



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    1. I think you do. I actually used a form of smoked salmon for this which is sometimes called Lox. Hope you get to try it.

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  11. Yum! I can't wait to make this shrimp and salmon spread! I love salmon so much, pinning for later! Visiting from Miz Helen's Full Plate Thursday link party. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
    Erica @ thefirst-taste.com

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    1. Thanks for the visit, so glad you came on over here. This spread is good. Have a great Thanksgiving as well.

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