Smoked Salmon Dip

Smoked salmon dip is incredibly easy to make and packed with bold, smoky salmon flavor. Serve on charcuterie boards as a statement party appetizer or spread onto bagels, crackers, and sandwiches.

Why this recipe works

Lox and smoked salmon blitzed with dill, chives, capers, shallots, lemon juice, and hot sauce in a creamy base of sour cream, cream cheese, and mayo create this mouth-watering salmon dip. These ingredients combine in a blender to make a zesty, savory dip with tons of depth in the flavor department.

Smoked salmon dip is a true show-stopper, much like our smoked queso dip, the smokey element adds intense flavor that makes your taste buds tingle and you’ll keep coming back for more and more!

Ingredients you will need

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Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

SALMON – Lox is salty so we like to use half lox and half smoked salmon. You CAN use all lox but it may be saltier than you are expecting. You can also use all smoked salmon if you prefer.

ADDITIONS – The Franks red hot sauce does not make this dip spicy, it simply adds a nice flavor element. Feel free to use your favorite hot sauce. The capers add briney saltiness, similar to olives. Do not go overboard on salty elements, the salmon and the capers add enough salt on their own.

How to Make Smoked Salmon Dip

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1. Place cream cheese into the blender (you can also use a food chopper or food processor). Add the remaining ingredients to the chopper.
2. Pulse chopper until you reach the desired consistency. We prefer that there are some small chunks left.
3. Chill for about an hour before serving (can be served immediately if you are pressed for time).
4. Serve with crackers, fresh vegetables, or sliced baguette.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Yes, you can make smoked salmon dip a day in advance and store it in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator. If you chill the dip overnight, it becomes more of a soft spread, which is great for spreading on crackers!

Store leftovers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Serving Suggestions

Serve smoked salmon dip with crackers, fresh veggies, sliced baguettes or spread over sandwiches and bagels. This dip is also great for adding to charcuterie boards or snack trays for parties. The consistency when first blended and chilled for an hour is perfect for dipping, if you’d like a spreadable dip, aim for an overnight chill in the refrigerator.

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• Crab Dip
• Pizza Dip
• Reuben Dip
• Dill Pickle Dip
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