Smoked Arctic Char Hot dip recipe

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Smoked Arctic Char

Canada's Food Guide recommends that Canadians consume at least 150 grams (5 ounces) of cooked fish each week as part of a healthy pattern of eating. Our seafoods recipes allow you to enjoy the seafood you eat, while knowing that your are eating healthy nutrient rich foods.

Arctic Char is a delicious fish that's high in omega 3. Arctic Char is firm enough for grilling but moist and delicate to taste, arctic char is pinkish orange and described as a cross between salmon and trout. The fact that it has a mild and delicate taste, makes it great for people who prefer not to eat strong tasting fish but want omega-3s.

The recipe below is a great way to make a wholesome snack food using smoked fish. Generally considered rare and a bit exotic, the Arctic Char hot dip makes a big hit at parties or on special evenings where wine and finger foods are the flavour of the day, and new tastes are remembered.

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Smoked Arctic Char Hot Dipping Recipe

Ingredients

1 lb light cream cheese, softened

8oz smoked arctic char

2 tbsp finely chopped green onion

1 tbsp prepared horseradish

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1/8 tsp hot pepper sauce

1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

paprika

assorted cracker and vegetables

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Set aside a 4 cup (1 L) oven-proof casserole dish.

2. In medium bowl, blend cream cheese, smoked arctic char after flaking with a fork, onion, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce until combined.

3. Spread mixture in casserole dish. Top with pecans; sprinkle with paprika.

4. Bake, uncovered, 25 minutes or until bubbly. Serve hot with crackers and vegetables.

Yield: approx. 3 cup (750 ml)

Tips: Flake the smoked arctic char into small pieces Can be assembled a day ahead and baked before serving.

Try it with smoked almonds!

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