Hot and Spicy Smoked Salmon Dip

Serves 12

Ingredients:
Recipe submitted by Karl E. Moser, Conway, SC in SeaBear's online Smoked Salmon Recipe Contest

1/3 c extra Virgin olive or canola oil
2 red onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 c heavy cream
4 scallions, chopped
1/2 c fresh parsley, sliced
1 t dried basil
1 t dried thyme
2 t salt
2 t coarse black pepper
1 t white pepper
1/2 to 1 t hot chili sauce
1 lb Smoked Salmon, chopped

Directions:
Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Saute the garlic, onions, and green pepper for about 10 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
Reduce the heat, pour in the cream and slowly bring to a simmer. Stir in the scallions, parsley, basil, thyme, and continue to simmer until the sauce has thickened and reduced by about a quarter.
Add the smoked salmon, and chili sauce and let cook for about 5 more minutes.

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