Smoked Whitefish Salad Appetizer

Ingredients:

• 1/2 whole smoked whitefish (whitefish), about 900g, see tip*
• 1/4 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 hard-boiled egg, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Salt and ground black pepper

Preparation:

1. Place the onion in a small bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for 15 minutes. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, use a small knife or your hands to remove any bones, skin, and browned flesh from the fish. Cut the fish into small pieces and place them in a medium bowl, checking again for any remaining bones.
3. Add the egg and onion to the fish and mix with a fork. Add mayonnaise and lemon juice. (For a smoother salad, puree the fish in a food processor.) Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
   
   Exit: 2 tbsp.
   
   
   *If you bought If you need cleaned fish, you will need 3 and 1/3 cups.