Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe
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Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe
Description
The Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe uses softened cream cheese and sour cream as a base for a rich and creamy foundation. Fresh lemon juice provides acidity to brighten the dip, while Tabasco sauce offers a subtle heat that complements the smokiness of the salmon. Chopped smoked salmon and chives add texture and bursts of flavor throughout.
The method involves pulsing the ingredients in a food processor to achieve a smooth yet slightly textured consistency without overprocessing. The dip's balance of creamy, smoky, and slightly spicy elements makes it ideal for pairing with crackers, raw vegetables, or as a spread for bagels.
Using cold-smoked wild salmon without added seasoning allows the smoky flavor to come through clearly. Refrigerating before serving melds the flavors and chills the dip for optimal taste and texture.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream 4 oz
- 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp Tabasco hot sauce or to taste
- 4 oz smoked salmon (about 1 cup chopped)**see note
- 1 Tbsp chives chopped plus more for garnish
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, add 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce. Pulse until well blended.
- Once evenly blended, add 4 oz chopped salmon and 1 Tbsp chives to the food processor and pulse a few times just to combine. Taste, and add more salt or pepper if desired. Then refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- This recipe yields approximately 2 cups of dip, suitable for sharing.
- Use cold-smoked, wild-caught salmon without pre-seasoning for best results.
- Lox or hot-smoked salmon flakes work well as alternatives.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3Tbsp | |
| Calories | 109kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 2g | |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 233mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 366IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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