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This Smoked Salmon Dip is creamy, smoky, and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for parties or as a luxurious snack. Easy to make with store-bought or homemade smoked salmon!
Smoked Salmon Dip
This luxurious spread combines the rich flavors of smoked salmon with creamy, tangy ingredients for an appetizer that’s sure to impress. Whether you’re hosting a sophisticated soirée or just looking for a flavorful addition to your snack lineup, this recipe promises elegance and ease in every bite.
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Ingredients to Make Smoked Salmon Dip
- Cream Cheese: Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture and flavor. Ensure it’s well-softened to avoid lumps.
- Sour Cream & Mayonnaise: These add creaminess and tang. For a lighter version, you can use low-fat options.
- Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice is preferred for its bright flavor. It cuts through the richness and complements the salmon.
- Horseradish: Provides a kick. Start with the recommended amount and adjust according to your taste for more heat.
- Black Pepper: Freshly ground black pepper offers the best flavor.
- Fresh Dill: Essential for its fresh, slightly anise-like flavor. Don’t substitute with dried dill if possible, as the flavor won’t be as vibrant.
- Smoked Salmon: Quality matters. Look for cold-smoked salmon for its silky texture. Chop it finely but not too much, as you want to maintain some texture.
- Green Onions: Add a mild oniony crunch. Chop them finely so they blend well into the dip.
- Salt: Be cautious with additional salt, as smoked salmon brings its own saltiness to the dish.
How to Make Smoked Salmon Dip
Mix cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
Mix in lemon juice, horseradish, black pepper, and chopped dill into the cream cheese mixture.
Add smoked salmon and green onions, fold gently. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.
Chill for at least 1 hour. Serve in a bowl with garnish and choice of crackers, cucumber slices, or bagel chips.
Add-ins
- Lemon Zest: Grated lemon zest can brighten up the flavors and complement the smokiness of the salmon.
- Capers: These briny, tangy little buds can add a delicious pop of flavor to your dip.
- Red Onion: Finely diced red onion can add a bit of crunch and a subtle onion flavor to the dip.
- Hot Sauce: A dash of hot sauce can add a spicy kick to your dip.
Substitutions
- Sour Cream: If you want, you can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a different texture and flavor.
- Smoked Salmon: If you don’t have smoked salmon on hand, you can use canned salmon or cooked, flaked salmon instead. You can also try smoked trout or smoked mackerel for a different flavor.
- Cream Cheese: Instead of cream cheese, you can use mascarpone cheese for a unique twist on the dip.
- Shallots: Substitute with finely diced shallots or scallions.
Serving Suggestions
This smoked salmon spread pairs well with various dippers such as crackers, breadsticks, potato chips, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetables like cucumber, carrot, and celery sticks.
Storage
Transfer the smoked salmon dip into an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. Make sure it’s tightly sealed to prevent air from entering. The dip can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
If serving the dip at a gathering or party, place the container on a bed of ice or in a chilled serving dish to keep it cold and fresh.
FAQs
Absolutely! Simply cover it and chill it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.
We don’t recommended to freeze this dip because the dairy ingredients may not thaw well, resulting in a change in texture.
More Dip Recipes To Try
- Dill Dip Recipe
- Dill Pickle Dip with Ham
- Mutabal Recipe ( Roasted Eggplant Dip)
- Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Spread
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Smoked Salmon Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz. 225g cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon horseradish, adjust to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 6 oz. 170g smoked salmon, chopped
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- Salt to taste, optional, as smoked salmon is already salty
- Crackers, cucumber slices, or bagel chips for serving
Instructions
- Combine Cream Cheese, Sour Cream and Mayonnaise: In a medium mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise together until smooth. You can use a hand mixer or a spatula for this step.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the lemon juice, horseradish, black pepper, and chopped dill. Mix well to ensure all the flavors are evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese mixture.
- Fold in Salmon and Onions: Gently fold in the chopped smoked salmon and green onions until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep some texture from the salmon.
- Taste and Season: Adjust the seasoning with salt if needed, though the smoked salmon usually adds enough saltiness to the dip.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dip for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with additional dill and serve with your choice of crackers, cucumber slices, or bagel chips.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This dip was a crowd-pleaser! Creamy, smoky, and perfectly seasoned. I served it with crackers and veggies, and it was gone in no time!
Thanks, Olivia! Happy to hear it was a hit—smoked salmon and creamy dip are always a winning combo!