Prep Time: 10 min.
This Hot Smoked Salmon Dip is incredibly easy to prepare and comes together in just 10 minutes. It's creamy and rich, and made with only a few simple ingredients.
All you need is hot smoked salmon, Greek yogurt, crème fraîche, and fresh dill. Serve the dip as a snack or appetizer with veggies, crackers, chips, or crispy crostini.
This dip also makes the perfect sandwich topping. You can even dollop it onto your favorite green salad for a healthy lunch!
Ingredients You'll Need
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• Hot smoked salmon: Use any hot smoked salmon (plain, garlic, or spicy).
• Greek yogurt: I always opt for 10% for the creamiest taste, but use whichever yogurt you prefer.
• Crème fraîche: Adds a tangy flavor that complements the salmon. Swap for sour cream.
• Lemon: You will need the juice of half a lemon. Slice the remaining lemon to garnish your platter.
• Cucumber: Pairs well with the creamy dip and gives a nice crunch. English or Persian cucumbers are the best options.
• Seasoning: Add sea salt and ground pepper to taste. The smoked salmon is already quite salty, so taste as you go.
How to Make Hot Smoked Salmon Dip
1. Prepare the ingredients. Shred the hot smoked salmon and slice the cucumber. Halve one lemon and slice the remaining lemon. Then, halve the lemon slices.
2. Make the dip. Mix the shredded hot smoked salmon with Greek yogurt, crème fraîche, fresh dill, and lemon juice. Season to taste.
3. Plate the dip. Place a bowl in the middle of a platter. Arrange cucumber slices around it. Remove the bowl and spoon the dip in the center. Top with lemon slices and serve.
Possible Variations
• Hot smoked salmon: Swap it for another smoked fish, such as trout or mackerel.
• Greek yogurt: Try cream cheese or mayo. You may need to add more lemon juice.
• Herbs: Instead of fresh dill, use dried dill, or try chopped fresh parsley, coriander, basil, or green onions.
• Add spice: For a spicy kick, add sriracha, jalapenos, Tabasco, fresh chili, hot honey, or dried chili flakes.
FAQs
Can I make the hot smoked salmon dip ahead of time?
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 doesn't get dull.
How else can I serve the smoked salmon dip?
Use it as a sandwich topping, spoon it onto your salad, or top it onto these parmesan chips for a tasty bite.
What can I serve the hot salmon dip with?
Crusty bread, focaccia, pretzels, crostini, crudités, or crackers would all be delicious options.
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Ingredients
- 250 grams hot smoked salmon
- 3 heaped tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (to taste)
- a pinch of pepper
- 2 lemons
- 1 cucumber
Instructions
Serves 4-6.
1. Shred the hot smoked salmon.
2. Mix it with the Greek yogurt, sour cream, chopped dill, sea salt, and pepper.
3. Add the juice from half a lemon and mix again.
4. Place a bowl upside-down in the middle of a platter.
5. Arrange cucumber slices along the perimeter of the bowl.
6. Remove the bowl and spoon the smoked salmon dip into the center where the bowl was.
7. Slice the remaining lemon and halve each slice.
8. Place the lemon halves on top of the cucumber slices and the edge of the dip.
9. Serve with crusty bread or crostini.
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