Description
This easy smoked salmon dip is a creamy, flavorful appetizer perfect for parties or snacks. Made with hot smoked salmon, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and fresh herbs, it offers a deliciously rich and smoky taste that pairs well with crackers, bread, or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces hot smoked salmon (225g)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened (8oz)
- ½ cup sour cream (120g)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (120g)
- 1 heaped tablespoon minced shallot (from half a small shallot)
- 1½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or Pickapeppa sauce
- 5 twists fresh ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese: In a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer, beat cream cheese on medium-low speed until creamy, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Make the dip: Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl, then add sour cream, mayonnaise, minced shallots, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and salt. Mix on low speed until everything is well blended.
- Add the salmon: Flake the hot smoked salmon, discarding the skin, and add it to the mixture. Mix on low speed until evenly incorporated. If using cold smoked or cured salmon, finely chop it before adding.
- To finish: Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl, then scatter the chopped chives and dill over the mixture. Mix gently on the lowest speed to avoid bruising the herbs. Serve immediately with extra herbs sprinkled on top or chill overnight for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Stir the dip well before serving and let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes for easier spreading.
- Do not freeze the smoked salmon dip as it may affect texture and flavor.
- Use room-temperature cream cheese to ensure smooth mixing.
- If substituting cold smoked salmon, chop finely before adding to maintain good texture.
- Enjoy with crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 258 kcal
- Sugar: 1.1 g
- Sodium: 196.3 mg
- Fat: 20.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.4 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 16.3 g
- Cholesterol: 66.7 mg
