Ultimate Easy & Creamy Smoked Salmon Dip
Make this simple, savory smoked salmon dip using cold smoked salmon. It is creamy, tangy, and perfect as a make-ahead appetizer for any holiday party or gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cold smoked salmon, finely chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1 small shallot, minced
Instructions
- Place the chopped smoked salmon in a medium bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise or sour cream, lemon juice, dill, lemon zest, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- If using, stir in the minced shallot.
- Gently fold the chopped smoked salmon into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve cold with crackers, bagel chips, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For best flavor, prepare this dip up to 24 hours in advance. Keep it covered in the refrigerator.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, you can pulse the ingredients briefly in a food processor, but stop before it becomes completely uniform; some texture from the salmon is desirable.
- This recipe is naturally gluten free and low carb when served with appropriate dippers like cucumber slices or keto crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 30
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