Description
A deliciously easy recipe for a creamy dip made with smoked salmon and cream cheese, perfect for parties or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces smoked salmon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, smoked salmon, dill, capers, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and onion powder.
- Using a hand mixer or a fork, blend the ingredients until smooth and well combined.
- Taste the dip and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lemon juice or dill to your preference.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve with crackers, pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mixture.
- Substitute the smoked salmon with cooked shrimp or crab meat for a different seafood flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg