Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe
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Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe
Description
The Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe combines a base of cream cheese and sour cream with lemon zest, lemon juice, and horseradish to add brightness and a slight bite. The smoked salmon is processed into the mixture for creaminess, then additional minced salmon and fresh dill are folded in for texture and herbaceous notes. Chilling the dip enhances the melding of flavors and firms the texture slightly, creating a rich and smooth spread with bursts of smoky seafood.
This dip is a good choice for serving at gatherings or as a flavorful topping on bagels and sandwiches. It pairs well with fresh vegetables or crackers for easy finger food. The lemon and horseradish provide zesty accents that complement the smoked salmon’s richness.
Storing the dip refrigerated overnight allows flavors to deepen. It’s best served chilled and consumed within a few days to maintain freshness and texture.
Ingredients
FOR THE SALMON DIP RECIPE:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon horseradish
- 4 ounces smoked salmon
- 1 tablespoon dill fresh
Instructions
- Add 8 ounces cream cheese, ½ cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon horseradish to the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth.
- Add 2 ounces of smoked salmon and process until smooth. Transfer the salmon dip to a bowl.
- Mince the remaining smoked salmon and fold it into the dip along with 1 tablespoon fresh dill. Stir to combine.
- For the best flavor, cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Serve with crackers, crudité or as a spread for bagels or sandwiches.
Notes
- Refrigerate the dip for several hours or overnight to improve flavor melding and texture firmness.
- Serve chilled on crackers, cucumber rounds, or as a spread for bagels or sandwiches.
- Keep refrigerated and consume within a few days for best quality.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 14572 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 145.72kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.62g | 1% |
| Protein | 4.72g | 9% |
| Fat | 13.17g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.31g | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.68g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.48g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 40.37mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 212.54mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 87.51mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.76g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 486.76IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1.69mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 45.18mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.18mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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