Salmon pate with crostini

Babiche Martens

Ingredients

2 Tbsp	Olive oil
400 g	Salmon, (bones and skin removed) (Main)
1 to taste	Salt & freshly ground pepper
1 clove	Garlic
1 Tbsp	Crème fraîche
1 Tbsp	Chives, (plus extra to serve)
1 to serve	Crostini, (or fresh slices of baguette)
2	Lemons, (2 tsp of lemon zest, plus lemon wedges to serve)

Directions

1. In a frying pan heat the oil then add the salmon, garlic (crushed) and seasoning. Cook for three minutes on one side before turning over to continue cooking.
2. Transfer to a bowl to cool. Break up with a fork, add the creme fraiche, chives (finely snipped) and lemon then check for seasoning.
3. Stir to form a pate then refrigerate for an hour before serving on crostini or with slices of fresh baguette, wedges of lemon and extra chives.