Potted Kippers

• 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)

1. 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.
2. Pack the mixture into small ramekins or a crock, and chill it, covered until it is firm, preferrably at least overnight.
3. Garnish the potted kippers with the fresh dill.

necessary, shallot, anchovy, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, olive oil, scotch, unsalted butter, dill

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/potted-kippers-339831 (may not work)