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This Hot Smoked Salmon Dip is incredibly easy to prepare and comes together in just 10 minutes. Itโs creamy and rich, and made with only a few simple ingredients.
Serve the dip as a snack or appetizer with veggies, crackers, chips, or baguette slices. It also makes the perfect sandwich topping.
And if youโre lucky enough to have leftovers, dollop it onto your favorite green salad for a healthy and filling lunch!
Hot Smoked Salmon Dip Ingredients
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- Hot smoked salmon:ย Use any hot smoked salmon (plain, garlic, or spicy).
- Greek yogurt:ย I always opt for 10% for the creamiest texture, but use whichever yogurt you prefer.
- Crรจme fraรฎche:ย Or sour cream. Adds a tangy flavor that complements the salmon.
- Lemon:ย You will need the juice of half a lemon. Slice the remaining lemon to garnish your platter.
- Seasoning:ย Add sea salt and ground pepper to taste. The smoked salmon is already quite salty, so taste as you go.
- Cucumber: To serve.ย Pairs well with the creamy dip and gives a nice crunch. English or Persian cucumbers are the best options (not pictured).
How to Plate a Hot Smoked Salmon Dip
- Place a small bowl in the middle of a platter, facing down.
- Arrange cucumber slices around it.
- Remove the bowl, and spoon the hot smoked dip into the center. Smooth it over with the back of a wet spoon.
- Arrange halved lemon slices on top of the cucumber slices.
- Top halved lemon slices along the inside of the dip, too.
Possible Variations
- Hot smoked salmon:ย Swap it for cold smoked salmon, or another smoked fish, such as trout or mackerel.
- Greek yogurt:ย Try cream cheese or mayo. You may need to add more lemon juice.
- Herbs:ย Instead of fresh dill, use dried dill, or try chopped fresh parsley, coriander, basil, chives, or green onions.
- Add-ins:ย Sriracha, capers, red onions, shallots, jalapeรฑos, Tabasco, fresh chili, hot honey, horseradish, lemon zest, or dried chili flakes.
- Cucumber: Radishes, carrots, broccoli, or cauliflower.
How to Store Leftovers
Keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy it within 1-2 days.
FAQs
Yes, up to a day in advance is fine. Keep it covered in the fridge and wait to plate until a few hours before serving, so the cucumber doesnโt get dull. Take the cold dip out 30 minutes before serving so it comes to room temperature.
Use it as a sandwich topping, spoon it onto your salad, or top it onto Parmesan chips for a tasty bite.
Crusty bread, focaccia, breadsticks, bagels, pretzels, crostini, cruditรฉs, or crackers would all be delicious options.
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Hot Smoked Salmon Dip
Ingredientsย
- 250 grams hot smoked salmon
- 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons creme fraiche, (or sour cream)
- 2 lemons
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 cucumber
Instructionsย
- Shred the hot smoked salmon with two forks.
- Mix it with the Greek yogurt, creme fraiche (or sour cream), chopped dill, sea salt, and pepper.
- Add the juice from 1 lemon and mix again.
- Place a bowl upside-down in the middle of a platter.
- Arrange cucumber slices along the perimeter of the bowl.
- Remove the bowl and spoon the smoked salmon dip into the center where the bowl was.
- Slice the remaining lemon and halve each slice.
- Place the lemon halves on top of the cucumber slices and along the edge of the dip.
- Serve with crusty bread or crostini.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
