smoked trout
�2 medium size trout, cleaned
�4 green chili peppers, cut open with the seeds removed
�1/2-1 lemon cut into thin slices, peel on
�1 cloves garlic, cut into four pieces each
�ground black pepper
Spread
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon minced red onion
1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
1/2 lemon, juiced
Prepare smoker for a 3 hour smoke. Wash fish and remove all bones. Open and place inside 2 chilies, 2 slices of lemon and 1 clove of garlic. Place in smoker for 3 hours. When the trout are finished remove the stuffing and serve.
Discard the head, and skin and flake the trout fillets. Puree the cream cheese, sour cream, and horseradish in a mini food processor. Add the fish and pulse to a make a smooth dip. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the onion and parsley, and the lemon juice, to taste. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Serve with celery or endive leaves