Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe
This Smoked Salmon Dip is a creamy, savory, and zesty appetizer made with cream cheese, smoked salmon, dill, and lemon. Perfect for parties, holidays, or casual snacking, it pairs wonderfully with crackers, bread, or fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Total Time: 10 minutes (+ chilling)
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 4 oz smoked salmon, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp capers (optional)
- For Serving: Crackers, sliced baguette, cucumber, or carrot sticks
Instructions
- Prep: Chop smoked salmon and dill, zest lemon if using.
- Make base: In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, zest, garlic powder, onion powder, and dill until smooth.
- Add salmon: Fold in smoked salmon and capers (if using).
- Season: Adjust salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
- Chill & serve: Refrigerate 30 minutes for best flavor, then serve with crackers, bread, or veggies.
Notes
Add smoked paprika or cayenne for a spicy kick.Swap dill for chives, parsley, or tarragon.Use smoked trout or mackerel instead of salmon for variety.Make dairy-free with non-dairy cream cheese and sour cream alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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