Smoked Salmon Fish Dip

Last Updated on 05/02/2025 by Cooking Club Team

You’ll love our smoked salmon dip recipe.

This Florida Smoked Salmon Fish Dip shack classic is elegant enough for a party but also perfect for a casual beach picnic.

I was first introduced to smoked fish dip at the Ordinary in Charleston, one of my favorite seafood restaurants.

Theirs is made with amberjack, but any smoked, flaky fish works great in this dip. Look for smoked fish at the supermarket, usually by the lox and herring.

Serve with sliced colorful crudités, such as watermelon radish, rainbow carrots, and cucumbers, as well as pumpernickel toast points or crackers.

Ingredients to make Smoked Salmon Dip

Our smoked salmon dip is incredibly easy to prepare. I prefer using my stand mixer because it whips the dip into a light and airy consistency, similar to whipped cream cheese. However, you can easily combine the Ingredients by hand if you don’t have a mixer.

What You’ll Need to Make Smoked Salmon Dip

• CREAM CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, AND MAYONNAISE: This trio creates a rich and creamy base for the dip with a nice balance of tanginess.
• FRESH LEMON JUICE: Brightens the flavors and adds acidity.
• CAPERS: Bring a briny, savory note that pairs well with seafood.
• TABASCO: Adds a hint of heat and depth to the dip.
• SMOKED SALMON: This product is made by curing salmon fillets and then smoking them, resulting in a rich, silky texture with a distinct flavor. You can typically find it in the Seafood section of the supermarket, packaged and ready to use.
• FRESH CHOPPED DILL AND CHIVES: These herbs add freshness and a mild onion flavor, enhancing the dip’s overall taste.
• SALT: Enhances all the flavors to bring the dip together.
• BAGEL CHIPS OR CRACKERS: Perfect for serving, providing a crunchy contrast to the creamy dip.

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• Add the shallots, celery, dill, cayenne(if using), and lemon zest and stir until incorporated.
• In a medium bowl, use a fork to combine the cream cheese with the lemon juice and 1 teaspoon kosher salt, whipping until it’s smooth.
• Remove the skin from the smoked fish and use your fingers to flake it into the bowl as you would lump crabmeat, removing any small pin bones but being careful not to mash it to a paste. Fold the fish into the dip.
• Serve at room temperature or chilled, topped with a dash of cayenne pepper, dill, and celery leaves, for garnish. It will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.

GLUTEN-FREE ADAPTABLE NOTE

To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you’re following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.

How to Make Smoked Salmon Fish Dip

This is an overview of how to make smoked salmon fish dip, the detailed instructions can be found below in the recipe card.