Delicious Salmon Log

Directions

1. 1
   Drain the salmon (squeeze out any excess moisture with hands) and remove the skin and bones.
2. 2
   Combine the salmon with the softened cream cheese, lemon juice, onion, horseradish, salt, lemon pepper (or black pepper) and liquid smoke flavoring; mix well to combine.
3. 3
   Shape the salmon mixture into a form of a log (about 8 x 8-inches long).
4. 4
   Combine the finely chopped nuts with the parsley, and coat the outside of the salmon log with the nut mixture.
5. 5
   Place the log onto serving plate and cover with plastic wrap.
6. 6
   Chill for a minimum of 5 hours before serving (overnight is even better).
7. 7
   *NOTE* if you are molding the salmon, chill the mold for a minimum of 8 hours (or overnight is even better) before unmolding onto serving plate.
8. 8
   Sprinkle the top of the salmon with the parsley/nut mixture before serving.
9. 9
   Serve with crispy crackers.