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Smoked-Bluefish Pate with Roasted Tomatoes on Crackers

Smoked-Bluefish Pate with Roasted Tomatoes on Crackers

A smoky pate that's a cinch to prepare can be a quick, at-the-ready course for guests to enjoy when they arrive. A drizzle of the tomato juices gives the creamy dip an acidic boost.

Martha Stewart Living, July 2008 http://www.marthastewart.com/314612/smoked-bluefish-pate-with-roasted-tomato
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  • Yield Makes 4 cups pate
    Serves 12

Ingredients

    • 1 pound smoked bluefish, skin and dark bloodline removed
    • 12 ounces (1 1/2 cups) cream cheese, softened
    • 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
    • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 3 lemons)
    • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
    • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1/4 cup minced shallot (from 1 large shallot)
    • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
    • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 2 pounds cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 4 garlic cloves
    • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
    • Crackers, for serving

Directions

  1. Puree bluefish, cream cheese, and butter in a food processor. Transfer to a bowl, and stir in lemon juice, horseradish, mustard, cayenne, and shallots. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Oil a rimmed baking sheet. Toss tomatoes, salt, pepper, garlic, and thyme, and arrange tomatoes cut sides down on baking sheet. Bake until shriveled and starting to brown, about 1 1/4 hours. Let cool completely. Transfer tomatoes and juices to a serving dish.
  3. To serve, spread pate on crackers, top with a roasted tomato half, and drizzle with juices.

Cook's Note

If you can't find smoked bluefish, substitute another mild smoked fish, such as trout. Bluefish can be found online or in specialty food markets.

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