Salmon Pate' Ala Villani - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 1/2 ounces canned salmon, drained
4 ounces cream cheese
4 drops liquid smoke
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
4 drops Tabasco sauce or 4 drops red hot sauce
1/2 medium onion, very finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, mix together salmon, cream cheese, liquid smoke, fresh lemon juice, Tabasco sauce, onion and salt; mix well.
Adjust seasonings to taste.
Transfer to a smaller bowl, cover and refrigerate to chill, about 1 hour or longer.
When chilled, roll mixture into a ball.
Roll the ball in finely chopped parsley until coated.
Transfer ball to a serving plate.
Serve with an assortment of crackers or potato chips.
Refrigerate any unused portion.
Freshly cooked salmon can also be used.
If desired, use 6 green onions finely chopped instead of the regular onion.