Smoked-Bluefish Pâté

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 pound smoked bluefish or smoked trout, skin discarded and fish chopped
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
• Accompaniment: toasts or crackers

Directions

1. Stir together shallot, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, then beat in cream cheese, bluefish, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper with a spoon until combined well. Stir in chives.