Smoked Salmon Spread
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
153 kcal
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Cuisine
International
Smoked Salmon Spread
Description
The spread begins by processing cream cheese and sour cream until smooth, which forms a rich and creamy foundation. Minced green onions, fresh dill, capers, garlic, salt, and black pepper are added to introduce bright, herbal, and savory notes with a slight briny depth from the capers. Lemon juice is used sparingly to add fresh acidity that balances the creaminess and smoked salmon flavor.
Flaked smoked salmon is pulsed in just enough to retain some chunkiness, providing bites of smoky seafood throughout the spread. This texture contrast complements the smooth base. The cold chilling time post-preparation ensures the components blend effectively, intensifying the flavor profile and firming the texture for spreading.
This spread is well suited for serving at brunches or as a snack paired with crisp toasts, bagels, or fresh vegetables. Hot sauce or cayenne can be added to personalize the heat level. It stores well refrigerated for several days, allowing flexibility for advance preparation and serving.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons green onion minced, or scallions or chives
- 2 tablespoons dill chopped, fresh
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice start with 1 tablespoon and add more to taste, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons capers , drained
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- hot sauce to taste, or cayenne
- 8 ounces smoked salmon , flaked
Instructions
- Process the cream cheese and sour cream in a food processor until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients except for the salmon and process until mostly smooth. Add the smoked salmon and pulse until only slightly chunky or until desired consistency is reached. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Add salt, pepper, hot sauce, and lemon juice to taste. Cover and chill for at least one hour before serving. Makes about 2 cups. Will keep for 4-5 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 153kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 496IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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