Smoked Salmon Spread
Smoked salmon spread is a quick, creamy, and flavorful appetizer. It's perfect as a dip, on crackers, or spread over bread. Ready in minutes, this spread can be put on any appetizer platter!
Servings 12
Calories 125kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 12 ounces smoked salmon torn into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons capers or to taste
- 2 tablespoons red onion finely diced (can use green onions OR shallots or chives for milder flavor)
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh dill chopped, OR ½ teaspoon dried
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream milk or half-n-half
- 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 3 drops hot sauce or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Optional For Serving
- crusty bread or bagels
- bagel crisps
- cucumber slices
Instructions
Prepare the Cream Cheese:
- Let it soften at room temperature for easy mixing. If you’re in a hurry, microwave it for a few seconds until just soft.
Mix Base Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, capers, onion, dill, cream, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and lemon juice. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Incorporate the Salmon:
- Gently fold in the smoked salmon, keeping the pieces as intact as possible to maintain texture.
Adjust Consistency:
- If the spread is too thick, add a little more cream or lemon juice to thin it to your liking.
Serving:
- Pair with crackers, toasted bread, bagel crisps, or cucumber slices for the perfect bite!
Notes
- Forgot to Soften the Cream Cheese? No worries—just blend it in a food processor for a few seconds to make it smooth.
- Don’t Overmix the Salmon: Keep those nice chunky bites for the best texture.
- Too Thick? Add a little extra cream or lemon juice to loosen it up.
- Don’t Blend Everything Together: Some recipes say to throw everything in a food processor, but I say no thanks. Keeping the ingredients slightly chunky makes it way more appetizing.
- Got Leftovers? Store any uneaten spread in the fridge for 1-2 days. After that, the dill and onions start taking over, and the flavor balance goes a little sideways.
Nutrition
Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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