Salmon Pate' Ala Villani

• 7 1/2 ounces canned salmon, drained
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 4 drops liquid smoke
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 drops Tabasco sauce or 4 drops red hot sauce
• 1/2 medium onion, very finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

1. In a mixing bowl, mix together salmon, cream cheese, liquid smoke, fresh lemon juice, Tabasco sauce, onion and salt; mix well.
2. Adjust seasonings to taste.
3. Transfer to a smaller bowl, cover and refrigerate to chill, about 1 hour or longer.
4. When chilled, roll mixture into a ball.
5. Roll the ball in finely chopped parsley until coated.
6. Transfer ball to a serving plate.
7. Serve with an assortment of crackers or potato chips.
8. Refrigerate any unused portion.
9. Freshly cooked salmon can also be used.
10. If desired, use 6 green onions finely chopped instead of the regular onion.

salmon, cream cheese, liquid smoke, lemon juice, tabasco sauce, onion, salt, parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/salmon-pate-ala-villani-19742 (may not work)