Easy Creamy Smoked Salmon Dip
Make this creamy, flavorful smoked salmon dip quickly. It is a perfect appetizer for parties or gatherings, ready in minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces cold smoked salmon, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt (optional, taste first)
- Optional: 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese in a medium bowl.
- Add the chopped smoked salmon, dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper to the bowl.
- If using, add the chopped capers.
- Use a hand mixer or a sturdy spoon to mix all ingredients until they are fully combined and the dip is creamy. Do not overmix.
- Taste the dip and add salt if needed, depending on the saltiness of your salmon.
- Cover the bowl and chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to blend.
- Serve cold with crackers, vegetable sticks, or toasted bread slices.
Notes
- This dip works well as a make-ahead appetizer; prepare it up to one day in advance.
- For a low carb salmon dip option, serve with cucumber slices or celery sticks instead of crackers.
- If you are planning your weekly meals, this dip fits well into a keto meal plan delivery structure as a snack or appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dip
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 45
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