5-Minute Smoked Salmon Dip: Amazing Flavor
You make this wonderfully creamy and quick smoked salmon dip with fresh dill and bright lemon. It is the perfect party appetizer, ready in minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Yield: About 1.5 cups
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces smoked salmon, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt (taste first due to salmon)
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese in a medium bowl.
- Add the chopped smoked salmon, fresh dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, pepper, and salt.
- Use a spoon or electric mixer on low speed to combine all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Taste the dip and adjust lemon or salt as needed.
- Chill the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve cold with your favorite crackers, bagel chips, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a tangier dip, substitute half of the cream cheese with sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- If you prefer a smoother texture without chunks of salmon, you can pulse the ingredients gently in a food processor.
- This dip pairs wonderfully with everything bagel seasoning sprinkled on top just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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