Emma's Smokey Salmon Spread

My husband's grandmother would make this at any family event.  Everyone loved it.

1 can (15 1/2oz. ) Salmon
2 t. of grated onion ( use a teaspoon of onion powder for those that don't like onion)
1/4 t. liquid smoke
1 T. lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
1 8 oz. package of softened cream cheese (at room temp)
1/4 c. pecans, chopped
2 T. minced parsley

Drain and flake salmon.  Combine salmon, lemon juice, onion, liquid smoke, salt and pepper with cream cheese and blend well.
Shape into a ball or log.  Wrap and chill for several hours.  Combine nuts and parsley on waxed paper and roll salmon into mixture and chill.
If desired, just before serving, form into a fish shape and garnish with additional parsley.  Makes about 2 1/2 cups of spread.  We eat this with Ritz crackers....yum.