BEST BAGEL ALASKA SALMON SPREAD

15 Minutes Meal Preparation

2 packages of (8 oz. each) light cream cheese
3 Tablespoons of lemon juice
2 teaspoons of low-fat milk
1/4 cups of green onions, sliced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of natural hickory liquid smoke
1 can (14.75 oz.) or 2 cans (7.5 oz. each) traditional pack Alaska salmon OR 2 cans or pouches (6 to 7.1 oz. each) skinless, boneless salmon, drained and chunked

Based on your taste and preferences, stir and choose only one of below seasonings:
2 Tablespoons of fresh dill, chopped
1 fresh of jalapeño pepper,minced
1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, crushed
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic herb seasoning, crushed
1 teaspoon blackened or Cajun seasonings
1 teaspoon seasoning, non-salt

Beat the hickory smoke,green onions,cream cheese,milk,lemon juice and one of the seasoning blend it with mixer until they are either light and fluffy. Beat in salmon until evenly mix. Chill them for a few hours to allow flavors to blend. Spread it on top of a toasted bagels,rye bread,pumpernickel,French bread slices, bagel chips or crackers.

For 4 persons.

Nutrients per serving: 52 calories, 3g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 58% of calories from fat, 15mg cholesterol, 4g protein, 1g carbohydrate, 0g fiber, 115mg sodium, 45mg calcium and .3g omega-3 fatty acids.

ALASKA SALMON AND CHIPOTLE DIP

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

1 can (14.75 oz.) or 2 cans (7.5 oz. each) traditional pack Alaska Salmon OR 2 cans or pouches (6 to 7.1 oz. each) skinless, boneless salmon
2 to 3 Tablespoons of fresh lime juice
1 Tablespoon of chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, choped
2 Tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tablespoons of chopped red bell pepper
1 to 2 Tablespoons of chopped red onion
1 teaspoon of chopped garlic
¼ teaspoon salt and pepper, each
Tortilla chips, as preferred

Drain and flake the canned salmon into tiny bits. In a separate bowl, mix the pepper, onion, salt, garlic,lime juice, chiles, cilantro and bell pepper. Gently stir in salmon until evenly blended. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with tortilla chips.

Variations:

• Add minced fresh jalapeño peppers for more flavor.
• Makes a great sandwich filling!
• Make a Latino Salmon Salad by adding a tablespoon mayonnaise, minced celery and corn with fresh sliced avocado over fresh greens.
• For a pasta salad, toss with cooked macaroni pasta, drained black beans, corn and canned green chiles with a splash of olive oil.

Makes 4 to 6 Servings.

Nutrients per serving: 123 calories, 5g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 38% calories from fat, 46mg cholesterol, 17g protein, 2g carbohydrate, .3g fiber, 583mg sodium, 182mg calcium, and 1.4g omega-3 fatty acids.