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Recipes, Savory, Tinned Fish · December 5, 2025

Simple Smoked Salmon Dip

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This smoked salmon dip is a perfect appetizer that comes together in one bowl, in just 5 minutes. The dip is savory and spreadable—perfect for smearing on toast or dipping with crackers and crudite.

The base of the dip is made with cream cheese and sour cream for a creamy texture. Lemon juice, mustard, and dill brighten up the dish and add contrast the smoked salmon’s flavor. I love to keep tinned smoked salmon on hand to whip together this dip any time. Hot smoked salmon can also be found in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores.

Simple Smoked Salmon Dip

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Prep Time:5 minutes mins
Total Time:5 minutes mins
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 6 oz hot smoked salmon from 2 tins
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 Tbsp whole grain or dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup dill chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, add cream cheese, sour cream, lemon, mustard, and half the dill. Stir until well combined. Flake in the salmon and its juices, fold until evenly incorporated.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with the remaining dill (optionally some flakes of salmon) and serve with crackers or on toasts.
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