Creamy Smoked Salmon Dip (Printable)

Creamy dip with smoked salmon, cream cheese, fresh herbs, and lemon zest. Quick and elegant appetizer.

# What You 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, optional to taste

→ Garnish

10 - Additional chopped dill or chives
11 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

01 - Combine cream cheese and sour cream in a medium bowl. Beat with a hand mixer or whisk vigorously until smooth and creamy.
02 - Fold in smoked salmon, dill, chives, lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt until fully incorporated.
03 - Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning as needed.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with extra dill or chives and lemon wedges if desired.
05 - Chill for at least 30 minutes for best flavor development, or serve immediately with crackers, bagel chips, or vegetable crudités.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in ten minutes flat but tastes like you spent hours planning something special
  • The smoky richness pairs perfectly with everything from crackers to cucumber slices
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend together seamlessly while cold ones fight you every step of the way
  • The dip actually develops more flavor after sitting for a few hours, so do not be afraid to make it the morning before a party
03 -
  • Buy smoked salmon from the counter rather than prepackaged for better flavor and texture
  • Use a microplane for the lemon zest to avoid any bitter white pith
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