Monday, June 30, 2008

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.

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