The Best Creamy 15-Minute Smoked Salmon Dip
Make this easy smoked salmon dip in 15 minutes. This creamy, flavorful appetizer is perfect for parties, brunch, or serving as a smoked salmon spread for bagels.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: About 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces cold smoked salmon, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese in a medium bowl. Use a hand mixer or a sturdy spoon to beat the cream cheese until it is smooth and creamy.
- Add the sour cream, fresh lemon juice, chopped dill, lemon zest, black pepper, and salt to the bowl. Mix until all ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is uniform.
- Gently fold in the finely chopped smoked salmon. Mix just enough to distribute the salmon evenly; avoid overmixing to keep some texture.
- Taste the smoked salmon dip and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Cover the bowl and chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld.
- Serve your easy smoked salmon dip cold with crackers, bagel chips, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a smoked salmon spread consistency, reduce the sour cream by one tablespoon.
- You can prepare this cold smoked salmon dip up to one day ahead. Keep it covered in the refrigerator.
- If you prefer a stronger flavor, add 1 teaspoon of drained capers to the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 30