Homemade Smoked Salmon Dip

Name: Homemade Smoked Salmon Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 6 oz smoked salmon fillet (flaked); 8 oz cream cheese (Philadelphia original); 3 tbsp red onion (chopped); 1 tsp tabasco (to taste); 2 tsp worcestershire sauce (to taste); 2 tbsp capers; 1/4 tsp sea salt (to taste); 1/4 tsp black pepper (to taste)

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This is another old family recipe, a fresh tasting smoked salmon dip that is uber delicious, packed with flavor, and easy to make. It's a favorite party appetizer.

Salmon dip on bread on black cutting board

Video - Making smoked salmon dip

Smoking the salmon

Smoking salmon is one of my favorite things to do. It's easy and always tastes simply amazing. Here I have step by step instructions and recipe for how to smoke salmon.

smoked salmon on smoker being basted with glaze

Use this recipe and the salmon to finish making this salmon dip. Don't want to smoke salmon? You can purchase already smoked salmon from your local grocery store and use that instead.

What you need

Now that you have this beautifully smoked salmon fillet, we just need a few other ingredients to make this smoked salmon dip recipe.

Salmon dip platter with cucumbers and onions and seeded bread

Ingredients

Smoked Salmon
Philadelphia cream cheese
Red onion
Worcestershire sauce
Tabasco
Capers
Salt and Pepper
Fresh dill (garnish)

Preparing the ingredients

Get the food processor and fill it with the cream cheese and the flaked smoked salmon.
Add the freshly chopped red onions.
Add the Worcestershire sauce.
Add in some heat, a few drops of Tabasco sauce.
Add in some capers to brighten up the dip. Capers have a unique flavor, reminiscent of a lemony tang and a brininess of green olives, boasting up the flavor profile to a salty and savory dip. It's pure yum!
We are big fans of salt. Simple fact, salt makes food taste better. It brings out the true flavors of the dish with the right amount of salt. We used grinded up sea salt and black pepper. Don't forget it!

Adding all ingredients to blender to make salmon dip

Secure the lid. Blend it all up till the mixture comes together. You might have to scrapes the sides in between the blends to immerse the ingredients thoroughly.

Lastly, enjoy the smoked salmon dip on a cracker, bagel, or on a slice of seeded bread topped with your favorite toppings, such as sliced, sweet cucumbers, sliced onions, and some dill. I really enjoy this dip on those little bagel chips.

It's really, really good guys! It's packed with flavor with each bite. Give it a go!

smoked salmon dip on seeded bread with slice of cucumber, onion, and dill

FAQ

How long does smoked salmon dip last in the fridge?

The salmon dip will keep for 5 days in the fridge.

What tastes good with smoked salmon dip?

Eat it with crackers or spread it on a slice of bread topped with your favorite toppings. We like it on a seeded bread topped with sliced cucumbers, sliced onions, and some dill.

Can I freeze smoked salmon dip?

Technically yes, but make sure it's wrapped nice and tight and placed in an airtight, freezer safe container, and eating it within a month or it might degrade. We recommend just eating it all within the five days in the fridge.

Cook's Tips

We prefer wild caught salmon to smoke
Our choice of cream cheese is Philadelphia original
Blend ingredients in a good food processor

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