This tinned smoked salmon dip comes together in minutes with pantry staples. Salmon dip is a staple in Alaska, with limitless variations. I adapted this smoked salmon dip recipe from Rico Worl, a Tlingit-Athabascan artist who collaborated with Wildfish Cannery on tinned fish packaging designs.
Tinned Smoked Salmon Dip Ingredients
- Smoked salmon: the main flavor behind the recipe, I used a 3.5oz tin of Wildfish Cannery smoked coho salmon.
- Cream cheese, mayo, and/or sour cream: adds body and binds the dip together.
- Sweet relish: adds acidity and sweetness to balance the salmon.
- Green onion: adds freshness and dimension to pantry staples.
- Lemon juice: a pop of acid brings out the flavor of the salmon and balances the richness of cream cheese and mayo. The amount needed will vary based on what you use for the base, so make sure to taste!
From there, just mix it all together in a bowl and you’re ready to go! This keeps well in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Want more tinned fish recipes? Try my Tinned Fish with Dressed Winter Citrus or Tinned Smoked Salmon with Crispy Rice and Sesame Sauce.
Tinned Smoked Salmon Dip
Ingredients
- 1 tin smoked salmon I used 3.5oz smoked coho by Wildfish Cannery
- 6 Tbsp cream cheese, sour cream, or mayo I used equal parts cream cheese and mayo
- 2 Tbsp sweet relish
- 1 green onion chopped
- Lemon juice as needed
Instructions
- Combine 1 tin smoked salmon, 2 oz cream cheese, 2 Tbsp mayo, 2 Tbsp sweet relish, and 1 green onion in a mixing bowl. Stir to combine and break the salmon into flakes. Season to taste with lemon juice.
- Serve with crackers, toast, or vegetables. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
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Both my mom and I LOVED this. The salmon I used wasn’t nearly as nice/high quality as the salmon from Wildfish company, but even a budget option was delicious. I didn’t use exact measurements, but the what seemed like roughly the same ratio, and it was just fine. I made it with sour cream and cream cheese, and we had it with buttery crackers. Absolutely delicious! Would definitely make to take to a function.