15-Minute Zesty Smoked Trout Spread

• 8 ounces smoked trout fillets
• 2 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 14 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons shallots or 3 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
• 1 12 teaspoons lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 14 teaspoon black pepper

1. Remove skin and bones from the trout fillets, and flake.
2. In a medium bowl stir together all ingredients until well combined, smearing the trout with the back of your spoon along sides of bowl while stirring.
3. Transfer spread to bowl.
4. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until ready to serve.
5. Remove from fridge about 15 minutes prior to serving.
6. NOTE: Can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

trout, cream cheese, sour cream, shallots, lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/15-minute-zesty-smoked-trout-spread-336639 (may not work)