Smoked Salmon Dip
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5
Smoked Salmon Dip
Description
This dip uses a base of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise for a rich and creamy texture. Ingredients like capers, lemon zest and juice, fresh dill, and minced garlic provide bright, tangy, and herbal accents. Horseradish offers a gentle heat that complements the smoky richness of the finely chopped smoked salmon incorporated near the end of food processing. A hint of hot sauce adds subtle spice without overpowering the other flavors.
The combination yields a smooth, spreadable dip with a balanced flavor profile showcasing the salmon's smokiness alongside fresh and piquant notes. Garnishing with additional salmon, capers, dill, and lemon slices enhances presentation and flavor contrast.
Serve this chilled dip with assorted crackers or raw vegetables for a refined appetizer or snack. It pairs well with lighter wines or sparkling beverages.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup green onions chopped
- 1 tablespoon capers drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon horseradish
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dill finely chopped, fresh
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 6 ounces smoked salmon
- kosher salt to taste
Garnish:
- smoked salmon
- capers
- dill
- lemon slices
Instructions
- Add cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, green onions, capers, horseradish, lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, garlic, and hot sauce to a food processor.
- Process until blended and smooth.
- Scrape down the sides and add the smoked salmon.
- Pulse until the salmon is finely chopped and incorporated into the dip.
- Taste and adjust for salt.
- Garnish with capers, dill, smoked salmon and lemon slices.
- Serve with crackers or veggies.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 471mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 332IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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