Sometimes I’m not in the mood for capers or pickled things. Sometimes I enjoy focusing on the creamy, salty, smokiness of a smoked salmon spread. The pre-made stuff from the stores don’t quite fill my cup either, so this recipe is a solution to all those things. Of course, you can add capers and lemon, and all that jazz if you’d like, but definitely taste test this first! It’s light and fresh, a pleasant balance of smoked fish to creaminess, not too heavy, and is great on a cracker, in between tea sandwiches, or a fluffier alternative to cream cheese on bagels.
Although, if you’d like a creamy brininess, have the funds, and feel like being *extra* caviar makes a wonderfully delicious addition! It takes the dip from an appetizer and takes it up a notch to a special occasion!
Anyways, I digress, for the recipe, please scroll onwards.
Smoked Salmon Spread
PREP TIME: 10-15 MIN
YIELDS: 1 PINT / ABOUT 2 CUPS
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (8 ounces) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup full fat sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 8 ounces smoked wild salmon
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped chives
- 1-2 Tbs fresh chopped dill
- 1/4 cup shallots, minced
- 1/4 cup celery, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Caviar (optional)
Directions for Smoked Salmon Spread:
- In a food processor, add all ingredients except for the smoked salmon, chives, shallots, celery, and dill. Pulse until smooth and consistent.
- Add the smoked salmon and pulse until just combined, then then transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl to fold together the remaining ingredients. Taste test, and adjust to preference.
- When ready, transfer to a small serving bowl, garnish with caviar (optional), and pair alongside seasonal produce and/or chips or crackers. Enjoy!
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