This flavourful and tasty Smoked Salmon Dip is incredibly easy to make. And you will need only a few ingredients to enjoy it.
Hello everyone. I hope you are doing well. So am I – thanks for asking! As I promised in my previous post (Check it out too – well because it’s Dulce De leche Cream Liquor!), I am trying to get back on track with my regular blogging schedule. But as I am also super-duper busy these days, I am going to keep it short and sweet. Besides, who need chatting when something utterly delicious is involved?
Smoked Salmon Dip
And yes, this Smoked Salmon Dip is delicious. I won’t lie. And it’s also made with only a few ingredients, with most of them being aromatics. So you will need for this dip:
– Cream cheese. You can opt for either regular or low fat cheese. That doesn’t really matter.
– Sour cream or plain yogurt. That’s optional. It cuts down the richness and saltiness and add a pleasant tang. But it also makes the dip thinner, so you can skip it
– Smoked salmon. Obviously. I used cold-smoked salmon, but hot-smoked salmon would be delicious, too (Quite different in terms of the flavour and texture though.
– Lemon juice and zest – for freshness.
– Fresh thyme. It’s perfect with smoked salmon. If you are looking for the substitution, dill would be my next choice.
– Pink peppercorns. Their subtly fresh and refreshing taste work amazingly in this recipe.
– Smoked paprika and chipotle powder. Optional but they add a bit extra smoky and spicy kick.
Easy-peasy right?!
But the best part is that you will need under 10 minutes to make it. No chilling time is required, but as always keep the leftovers refrigerated.
I hope you like this Smoked Salmon Dip, and I hope you give it a try. If you make it, let me know in this post or send me an Instagram message or share you photos adding the hashtag #havocinthekitchen. You can find more dip ideas here.
Cheers!
Smoked Salmon Dip
6-8
servings10
minutesThis flavourful and tasty Smoked Salmon Dip is incredibly easy to make. And you will need only a few ingredients to enjoy it.
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Ingredients
1 cup plain cream cheese (I used Philadelphia, but any other would work)
1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt (optional)
about 200 gr. cold-smoked salmon
1 tbsp. lemon juice or more to taste
1 tbsp. lemon zest, grated
1 tbsp. fresh thyme
1/2 tbsp. pink peppercorns, crushed
a small pinch of smoked paprika and chipotle powder, each (optional)
salt (optional) – I did not use
Directions
- Reserve some of the lemon zest, thyme, and pink peppercorns for garnish.
- Place all ingredients in a food processor, starting with 1 tbsp. lemon juice. Sour cream / yogurt are optional, but without them the dip will be thicker.
- Whizz until fairly smooth, about 15 seconds on high, scraping sides as required. Try and add more lemon juice if necessary. You might also consider season with a bit of salt depending on how salty your salmon is. But please also bear in mind the saltiness of crackers or bread you will be serving the dip.
- Transfer into bowl, garnish with the reserved lemon zest, thyme, and peppercorns. Enjoy at room temperature or chilled. Keep the leftovers refrigerated for 2-3 days.
I love lox in dips like this. But you make yours so pretty. Do you work as a food stylist?
No, I do not :) Thank you!
Dear friend! Your presentation photos are amazing! New Seafoods recipes always make me exciting. I am sure this Smoked salmon dip must be si delicious.
Thank you so much!
I want to be invited to your next party, Ben! You come up with the best party food and cocktails and this smoked salmon dip is the perfect example. Looks so rich and irresistible!
Thank you Marissa!
This recipe comes to me at just the right time. Pink peppercorns grow all over my neighborhood. I’m constantly pilfering a few when I walk to the dog. Then the bowl I keep on my counter begins to overflow with them and I wonder what I’ll do with them all.
How cool – I’ve never see how peppercorns grow :)
You should definitely use them then.
I can imagine eating this smoked salmon dip on some delicious oat cakes in our back garden with some cold white wine. Excellent recipe Ben! :-)
Thank you Neil!
This must taste delicious! In fact my family is a big fan of any food that has been smoked so I am sure they will lap this up too 😀
Thank you!
i love smoked salmon and i love cream cheese tho i try not to eat it these days :) And i adore the bowl you have this in. lovely! great flavours here too.
Thank you!
This is a delicious “shut the front door” kind of appetizer. This would be perfect to serve up to guests. Absolutely delightful.
Velva
Agreed. Thank you!
That sounds delicious. I bet chipotle powder is a nice addition!
Thank you Jeff!
Sounds really yummy, Ben. Smoked salmon is such a great ingredient for those occasions where you want something tasty but don’t feel like cooking anything elaborate. Great with pasta and as a carpaccio, too.
Thank you Frank!
One of our favorite restaurants from back in our Atlanta days made a smoked salmon dip that was to die for! They gave us the recipe before we moved, and we do make it on occasion for parties. It sounds very similar to this version, so I know it would be good!! They always served theirs with homemade thick-cut potato chips. Yum!
Thank you David!
Sign me up! Anything with smoked salmon has got to be delicious :-)
Thank you Angie!
I feel I wanna make this now! With wine on the other hand, this is how to end the weekdays
Thank you!
Such a beautiful dip too. I love the combination of rich and tangy ingredients and I love pink peppercorns.
Thank you Marie!
Such a beautiful and versatile dip! I love smoked salmon and this is a great snack for spring. I could go to town on this with just a spoon!
Thank you Kim!