Potted Kippers

Name: Potted Kippers
Ingredients: 6 -7 ounces kippered herring fillets (smoked herring, drained, patted dry and skinned if necessary); 1 small shallot, finely chopped; 4 anchovy fillets; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons scotch; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces and softened; fresh dill sprig (to garnish)

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

6 -7 ounces kippered herring fillets (smoked herring, drained, patted dry and skinned if necessary)
1 small shallot, finely chopped
4 anchovy fillets
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons scotch
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces and softened
fresh dill sprig (to garnish)

Directions

1

In a food processor puree the kippers with the shallot, the anchovies, lemon juice and the cayenne. With the motor running add the olive oil in a stream. Add the scotch and the butter cubes. Blend the mixture until it is combined well.
2

Pack the mixture into small ramekins or a crock, and chill it, covered until it is firm, preferrably at least overnight.
3

Garnish the potted kippers with the fresh dill.