This elegant and easy to make smoked salmon dip recipe is so creamy and light and perfect to use as a dip or spread!
Flaked smoked salmon is mixed in a base of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo with just a touch of fresh dill and capers.
It’s easy, it’s fresh, it’s delicious!
Easy Smoked Salmon Dip
- Smoked salmon dip is ready in 10 minutes with only a handful of inexpensive ingredients and a food processor!
- Picnic and party perfect, cold and creamy smoked salmon dip upgrades any vegetable platter! Just add some skinny breadsticks and a few strawberries or grapes as a garnish!
- Double up the recipe and package in cute jars with a ribbon to give as hostess gifts with some homemade crostini.
Ingredients and Variations
Salmon: Buy pre-packaged Alaskan smoked salmon or make it yourself and have plenty to use in other recipes or to freeze! Canned salmon needs to be drained first and will not have that “smoky” flavor but you could add a few drops of liquid smoke until you get the flavor you want.
Base: Cream cheese and sour cream give this dip its uber-rich and creamy base. For the best flavor, go for full-fat dairy. Greek yogurt can be used in place of sour cream for fewer calories and a tangier flavor.
Seasonings: Fresh dill and capers are all you need to balance the flavors of smoky, salty salmon. If using dried dill, the conversion is 1 teaspoon of dried to 1 tablespoon of fresh.
Variations: Add a little lemon zest or a splash of lemon juice and some sliced green onions for a punch of flavor and color. Make a zesty smoked salmon dip by adding some homemade Cajun seasoning or a mild Italian blend. Even a little freshly roasted garlic will add new depths of flavor to salmon dip.
How to Make Smoked Salmon Dip
- Process cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice in a food processor until combined (as per the recipe card below).
- Add remaining ingredients and “pulse” the dip until desired consistency.
Best Dippers for Dip
Sourdough crackers are sturdy and the perfect size for dipping, so are these fun wonton crisps, or hunks of toasted no knead bread. Celery, bell pepper wedges, and baked zucchini chips, and parmesan roasted broccoli are great, too! Smoked salmon dip can be used as a filler for stuffed mushrooms or mini peppers.
How to Store Smoked Salmon Dip
Leftover smoked salmon dip can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
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Smoked Salmon Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ lemon juiced
- 4 ounces smoked salmon
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh dill stems removed, plus more for garnish
- 1 Tablespoon capers
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- To the bowl of a food processor, add cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice. Process until well combined.
- Add smoked salmon, dill, capers, salt, and pepper. Process for a short time (or use "pulse"), watching carefully, leaving small chunks of smoked salmon, until it reaches desired consistency.
- Put in a bowl and garnish with chopped dill and pepper, if desired, to serve.
- Serve with crostini, crackers, or toast.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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