Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe
Get ready to dive into the creamy and flavorful world of this smoked salmon dip. The perfect appetizer for any party or gathering.
We love to smoke our own salmon and have shared our easy smoked salmon recipe in the past. In fact, you have probably read about some of our fishing adventures, so you know that we eat a lot of salmon in general.
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We also love to entertain, which means lots of different kinds of appetizer and snack recipes have been tested over the years. Some are winners, others, not so much. This yummy salmon dip is definitely a winner!
If you are looking for a truly impressive appetizer recipe for your next party, this smoked salmon dip is the perfect option. This is one of those great recipes that looks like you put hours of work into making, but it literally only takes a couple of minutes to mix together.
It is also ideal for a brunch buffet or to share during the holiday season. To be honest, it is so good that you may just want to eat it all yourself.
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DIP SUPPLIES:
- Stand mixer with paddle attachment or
- Food processor
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Serving platter
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Plastic wrap
Ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 oz smoked salmon
- ½ lemon, juiced
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp dill
- 1 tbsp capers
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Put the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and the juice of the lemon into a food processor. Process until well combined.
2. Then, add the smoked salmon, capers, dill (make sure to remove the stems), salt, and pepper to the cream cheese mixture and process again.
3. Make sure you don’t let it process for too long, so you keep little chunks of smoked salmon for texture.
4. Serve with toast or crostini.
Substitutions:
- Add a garnish of chopped red onion or cucumber slices to your toast.
- Lemon zest takes the lemon flavors in the dip to the next level.
- Substitute plain yogurt for the sour cream.
- You can use either a block of cream cheese or whipped cream cheese for this recipe.
- I prefer to use fresh dill in this recipe, but you can also use dried.
- Lemon pepper seasoning
- Your favorite flavor of bagel seasoning
- Besides toast and crostini, you could also serve this dip with your favorite cracker, bagel chips, or as part of a bagel bar.
Tips & Tricks:
- If you are finding that your dip is too thick, try adding an extra splash of lemon juice or a bit of olive oil to thin it out.
- In order to keep some larger pieces of smoked salmon in the dip, try using the pulse function on your food processor. This will give you some extra control over how much the dip mixture blends.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container. It will keep for up to three days in the refrigerator.
Whether it is for your next party, a Mother’s Day brunch, or just a quiet night to recharge on your own, this delicious smoked salmon dip is a great addition to any menu.
Looking for more quick appetizer and dip recipes? Try this bacon ranch cheese ball, a four ingredient spinach dip, or this cream cheese board recipe!
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smoked salmon dip recipe
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 oz smoked salmon
- ½ lemon juiced
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp dill
- 1 tbsp capers
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Put the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and the juice of the lemon into a food processor. Process until well combined.
- Then, add the smoked salmon, capers, dill (make sure to remove the stems), salt, and pepper to the cream cheese mixture and process again.
- Make sure you don’t let it process for too long, so you keep little chunks of smoked salmon for texture.
- Serve with toast or crostini.
Notes
Nutrition
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