You're going to love this Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe! This creamy dip is made with cream cheese, leftover smoked salmon (or candied smoked salmon), and fresh dill. The dip is not only delicious, but it's also low-carb and keto-friendly!
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I still remember the first time I used smoked salmon and cream cheese in a recipe together for the first time. It was in the early nineties when I made an Emeril Lagasse recipe for smoked salmon cheesecake.
Although part of me felt that salmon and cheesecake should never be in the same sentence, I decided to give it a try. That's the day I learned to think outside the box when it comes to cooking!
This recipe was inspired by Emeril's recipe. It has some of the same flavors but is definitely a lot easier to prepare.
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😍 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This smoked salmon dip recipe is super easy to prepare. It's as easy as mixing a few ingredients; you can do that, right?
- This healthy smoked salmon dip is low in carbs and keto-friendly!
- The recipe is a great way of making use of leftover salmon.
- It can be prepared ahead of time so it's ready when your company arrives.
🔖 Ingredients & Substitutions
- Salmon: You'll need approximately 4 ounces of leftover smoked salmon to make the dip.
- Cream Cheese: Although I use regular cream cheese, feel free to substitute it with low-fat cream cheese if you'd like.
- Yogurt: You can sneak in some additional protein by using high-protein Greek yogurt.
- Fresh Herbs: Dill and salmon are a marriage made in heaven, but if you don't like dill, feel free to use Italian parsley, cilantro, or your favorite herbs!
*See the recipe card below for additional ingredients and quantities.
🥣 How to Make Smoked Salmon Dip
This smoky dip starts off with softened cream cheese, blended with a mix of yogurt and sour cream. The flavor is kicked up with lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire, liquid smoke, and ranch dressing. Then the fun part is the mix-ins!
Step 1: Soften cream cheese, and stir in yogurt, sour cream, and lemon juice. Mix until thoroughly combined.
Step 2: Add the remaining ingredients, except the salmon. Make sure everything is blended. Add the flaked smoked salmon last.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
Serve this dip on bagels, similar to lox, or with seed crackers, bagel chips, sourdough discard crackers, or baked pita chips. Or stick with sliced carrots, cucumbers, and celery.
Other Mix-in Ideas:
- Diced red or green onion
- Serranos
- Lemon zest
- Fresh lemon juice
- Capers or "poor man's capers."
- Horseradish
🤷🏻♀️ Recipe FAQs
Preparing your own smoked salmon is always the best option, but if you don't want the hassle of smoking your own salmon, you can use prepackaged smoked salmon. Costco has a good smoked salmon option that works well in this recipe, or use your favorite brand.
Smoked salmon can be served in so many ways! Serve it on the side with morel mushroom risotto, slice it thinly, and serve with cream cheese, or crumble it into a creamy pasta dish.
👩🏼🍳 Pro Tips
- If you prefer your dip to have a creamy texture, pulse the ingredients in a food processor. If you want the end result chunkier, blend the mixture by hand.
- Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- This dip would make a great addition to your easy charcuterie board!
🌶 More Salmon Recipes
If you love this dip recipe, check out these other salmon recipe ideas!
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Ingredients
Method
- Soften cream cheese, and stir in yogurt, sour cream, and lemon juice. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- Add the remaining ingredients, except the salmon. Make sure everything is blended. Add the flaked smoked salmon last.
- Serve smoked salmon dip on bagels, with crackers, bagel chips, or sliced carrots, cucumbers, and celery.
Nutrition
Notes
- If you prefer your dip to have a creamy texture, pulse the ingredients in a food processor. If you want the end result chunkier, blend the mixture by hand.
- Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- This dip would make a great addition to your easy charcuterie board!
Peter says
This looks amazing! I love smoked salmon! Can't wait to try this!!!
HildaSterner says
Thanks for stopping by, Peter! It's definitely tasty. You'll have to let me know what you think after you make it.