Smoked Salmon Dip With Cream Cheese

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

Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes Additional Time: 30 Minutes Total Time: 50 Minutes Servings: 3 Cups

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

There are a couple of preparation methods, but in general, smoked salmon is made by curing and smoking the fish. (Fun fact: lox is cured, but not smoked). It is typically served cold, often with cream cheese and dill, and is a mainstay on many brunch menus.

Smoked salmon is ‘cured’ by the smoking so strictly speaking it is neither cooked nor raw. 

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 the smoked salmon, shred it, and place it 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 smoked 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 them on a brunch buffet with bagels.

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