Smoked Salmon Dip (Printable Version)

Smooth cream cheese and smoky salmon dip with fresh dill and chives. Ready in 10 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/4 cup sour cream

→ Fish

03 - 5 oz smoked salmon, finely chopped

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

04 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
05 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
06 - 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest

→ Condiments & Seasonings

07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste

→ Garnish (optional)

10 - Additional chopped dill or chives
11 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

01 - Combine cream cheese and sour cream in medium bowl. Beat with hand mixer or whisk until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - Gently fold in smoked salmon, dill, chives, lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt until evenly distributed throughout mixture.
03 - Sample dip and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice as desired to achieve balanced flavor.
04 - Spoon mixture into serving bowl. Top with extra fresh dill, chives, and lemon wedges if desired for presentation.
05 - Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld, or serve immediately with crackers, bagel chips, or vegetable crudités.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms into something magical while you sleep in the fridge overnight, though I rarely have the patience to wait that long.
  • You can throw this together in under 10 minutes when unexpected company texts theyre on their way over.
02 -
  • Chopping the salmon while its still slightly frozen makes it easier to get clean, precise pieces instead of a shredded mess.
  • The dip actually tastes better on day two, when all the flavors have had time to get to know each other properly in the fridge.
03 -
  • The texture is everything, so make sure your cream cheese is truly room temperature before beginning, not just slightly softened.
  • Reserve a few larger pieces of salmon to place on top as garnish, which signals to guests exactly what theyre about to enjoy.
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