POTTED KIPPERS

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This recipe is from the September 1991 issue of Gourmet Magazine. This may be made 2 days in advance, kept covered and chilled. Serve this with crackers or crusty rolls.

Provided by Chef Regina V. Smith

Categories     Spreads

Time 30m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 -7 ounces kippered herring fillets (smoked herring, drained, patted dry and skinned if necessary)
1 small shallot, finely chopped
4 anchovy fillets
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons scotch
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces and softened
fresh dill sprig (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a food processor puree the kippers with the shallot, the anchovies, lemon juice and the cayenne. With the motor running add the olive oil in a stream. Add the scotch and the butter cubes. Blend the mixture until it is combined well.
  • Pack the mixture into small ramekins or a crock, and chill it, covered until it is firm, preferrably at least overnight.
  • Garnish the potted kippers with the fresh dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1526.2, Fat 141.7, SaturatedFat 67.1, Cholesterol 397.1, Sodium 2163.6, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 47.9

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