Smoked Salmon and Clam Spread

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon(s) Butter
• 2 tablespoon(s) Shallots Minced
• 1/2 cup(s) Chopped pecans, plus more for garnish
• 8 ounce(s) Cream cheese Softened
• 1/2 cup(s) Ricotta cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) Paprika
• 2 tablespoon(s) Fresh lemon juice
• 1-1/2 teaspoon(s) worchestershire sauce
• 8 ounce(s) Hot-smoked salmon Flaked
• 1 3.66 oz. can smoked clams Drained

Preparation

1. 1. Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat; add shallots, and sauté 2 to 4 minutes or until tender. Remove shallots. Add pecans to the same skillet, and cook over medium-low heat 3 to 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from heat.
2. 2. Beat cream cheese, shallots, ricotta, and next 3 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer about 2 minutes or until smooth. Stir in salmon and clams. Spoon salmon mixture into serving bowl. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with pecans before serving. Makes 2-1/2 cups.