Smoked Goldeye Bites

Perfect for serving as an elegant appetizer or savory finger food, these bites combine a delightful cream cheese spread with the delicate flavor of smoked goldeye fish, all assembled onto crunchy crackers. A hint of aromatic herbs and spices elevates the experience, creating a dish that's both simple and sophisticated.

Ingredients

🥪 1/2 cup Cream Cheese
🧄 1 tsp Garlic Powder
🌿 1/2 tsp Rosemary, dried
🌶️ 1/2 tsp Chili Flakes
🌶 Black Pepper, freshly ground
🧂 Salt, fine grain
🧅 1/4 cup Diced Red Onions
🐟 1 whole Smoked Goldeye, deboned
🍞 Crackers, plain rectangular

Instructions

1- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:

• In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, garlic powder, rosemary, chili flakes, black pepper, and diced red onions.
• Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well combined and the mixture appears smooth and creamy with visible specks of red onion and spices.

2- Prepare the Smoked Goldeye:

• Place the smoked goldeye fish on a SABATIER brand cutting board.
• Carefully remove its skin using a dinner knife.
• Debone the fish by gently separating the meat from the bones, flaking the meat onto a plate.

3- Assemble the Bites:

• Take a cracker and spread a generous layer of the prepared cream cheese mixture onto its surface using a butter knife or spreader with an "M" initial on the handle.
• Top the cream cheese layer with several pieces of the deboned smoked goldeye.

4- Serve and Garnish:

• Arrange the prepared Smoked Goldeye Bites on a serving plate.
• Optionally, garnish with fresh sprigs of rosemary for an added touch of elegance and flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: None
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: Approximately 12 bites, depending on cracker size
Equipment: Small Mixing Bowl, Cutting Board (SABATIER brand), Butter Knife/Spreader (with "M" initial), Dinner Knife, Plates for serving, Small Ramekins/Bowls for ingredients

Cooking Tips:

• For variation, any smoked freshwater fish can be substituted if smoked goldeye is unavailable.
• These bites make excellent finger food for parties and gatherings, offering a fancy yet easy-to-make option.

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Smoked Goldeye Bites

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