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    You Are Here Home » Appetizer Recipes

    Published: Feb 24, 2019 Updated: Sep 8, 2022 by Hilda Sterner | This post may contain affiliate links 2 Comments

    Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe

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    You're going to love this Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe! This creamy dip is made with cream cheese, leftover smoked salmon, and fresh dill. The dip is not only delicious, but it's also low-carb and Keto friendly! 

    smoked salmon dip and veggies and crackers

    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 Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe was inspired by Emil's recipe. It has some of the same flavors but is definitely a lot easier to prepare.

    Jump to:
    • 🧐 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🔖 Recipe Ingredients and Substitutions
    • 🥣 How to Make This Dip Recipe
    • 🍽 Serving Suggestions
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️FAQs
    • 👩🏼‍🍳Pro Tips
    • 🌶 Related Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🧐 Why This Recipe Works

    • 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.

    🔖 Recipe Ingredients and 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 This Dip Recipe

    This smokey 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, 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 smoked salmon dip on bagels, with crackers, bagel chips, or 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

    🤷🏻‍♀️FAQs

    Which smoked salmon is best for making smoked salmon dip?

    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.

    What tastes good with smoked salmon?

    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. Leftovers can be used to make this amazing smoked salmon dip!

    smoked salmon on a wooden slab

    👩🏼‍🍳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 charcuterie board!

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      Smoked Octopus
    • teriyaki salmon bow
      How to Make A Perfect Teriyaki Salmon Bowl

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    📖 Recipe

    smoked salmon dip in a star shaped dish with crackers and vegetables

    Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe

    Wow your family and guests with this easy smoked salmon dip recipe. It's so creamy and delicious! 
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Appetizers
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 288kcal
    Author: Hilda Sterner

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
    • ¼ cup yogurt
    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon Tapatio
    • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire
    • ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke
    • 2 teaspoon ranch seasoning
    • ¼ cup crumbled bacon
    • 1 tablespoon minced chives
    • 1 clove garlic (pressed)
    • 2 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
    • 4 ounces smoked salmon (flaked)

    Instructions

    •  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.

    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 charcuterie board!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 700mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 5g
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    1. Peter says

      April 09, 2019 at 9:18 am

      5 stars
      This looks amazing! I love smoked salmon! Can't wait to try this!!!

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      • HildaSterner says

        April 09, 2019 at 9:32 am

        Thanks for stopping by, Peter! It's definitely tasty. You'll have to let me know what you think after you make it.

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