Smoked Salmon Dip With Cream Cheese

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Smoke Salmon Dip makes a delicious dip recipe to serve when entertaining. Made with salmon, cream cheese, and spices, it is a delicious appetizer!

Smoked Salmon Dip With Cream Cheese Recipe

Looking for an elegant dip that tastes great and is easy to put together? It is party time with this salmon dip. It will truly save the day. And goes well with baked crackers, celery sticks, and mini bagel crisps.

I am going, to be honest, here, you can’t buy store-bought dip that tastes this good. This dip is dressed to impress.

If you have ever purchased in-store salmon dip, you know that the salmon chunks are small, and the base is more creamy.

There is something to be said for a salmon-based dip that must be consumed in ten days because real salmon must be enjoyed within three days max.

Homemade is the real deal. And 100% better in flavor.

It is perfect to serve at parties. People just go nuts over it. You can serve it cold or warm, depending on your preference. We enjoy it both ways.

We may want also to try these Fresh Salmon Burgers.

Using Smoked Salmon

Our family prefers our salmon from Sitka, Alaska. This is my favorite way to get fresh to your door fish. Not only do you get all kinds of Alaskan-caught fish, but you will get a wide variety of Salmon.

Until last year, I have never tasted King Salmon, Coho, Keta, and Sockeye. 

Sitka Salmon Shares: A fully integrated community-supported fishery (CSF), that provides members with a “share” of the catch throughout the year, much like a CSA.  

Each share includes a curated selection of the wild Alaskan seafood harvested, delivered monthly, 3 to 9 times a year, you decide.

It really is a fun way to try out new fish. If you are interested, I did a full review of Sitka Shares or if you just want to check them out, click the button below. We love getting our seasonal boxes. It is like Christmas each month.

Ingredients Needed – What you will need to make salmon dip

• 8 oz of fresh Alaskan Salmon or pre-smoked salmon.
• 8 oz of Cream Cheese
• 1 Cup of Plain Greek Yogurt
• 2 Tablespoons of Lemon Juice
• 1/4 teaspoon of Ground Pepper
•  1 Tablespoon of Dill
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt

How to make cream cheese dip with smoked salmon

In addition to using real smoked salmon, the other bursts of freshness in this dip are lemon juice and dill.

If smoking your salmon – To smoke the salmon, prepare your smoker with alder, cherry, or apple smoker chips. Get your smoker to 250°f. Place salmon on a board wrapped in foil and sprayed with oil.

Once the smoker reaches a steady 250° temp, set the salmon to smoke for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 140°f. Remove salmon once smoked and let rest for 5 minutes. 

Remove the skin and shred the salmon. 

Take smoke salmon, shred and place aside.

Next, mix all remaining ingredients into a food processor and blend or pulse depending on the desired creaminess of the dip. For a creamy consistency, blend the ingredients.

For a chunky consistency, pulse the ingredients.  

Then add salmon and creamed mixture to a mixing bowl and fold in until combined completely.

Serve chilled with vegetable crudité, gourmet crackers, and or baguette chips. 

Side Note: This dip does taste better after resting in the fridge for 24 hours before serving. You can also substitute cream cheese with plain yogurt.

How long does the smoke salmon dip last in the fridge?

Stored in the refrigerator, the salmon dip will keep for up to five days. If serving for a party, refrigerate the room temperature spread after two hours.

Can you freeze cream cheese base dips?

The answer is yes, you can freeze anything. However, the texture will change considerably. It will be more crumbly and less creamy once thawed. While the taste will be the same, it won’t spread in the same way.

What goes well with salmon dip?

Savory salmon cream cheese tastes delicious on top of crackers, bagels, and toast. But you can make a delicious meal by adding a few extra toppings. Switch things up with different tastes by customizing your fixings.

• Sliced tomato.
• Sliced cucumber.
• Red onion.
• Capers.
• Everything bagel seasoning.
• Avocado.
• Fresh dill or tarragon.
• Pickled onions.

Homemade Smoked Salmon Dip

This elegant smoked salmon dip is delicious on crackers — or serve it on a brunch buffet with bagels.

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Eating out is easy, and it usually tastes delicious, but it’s expensive. Making this meal at home will save you money. Add this recipe to your weekly meal plan.