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Salmon Dip with green onion garnish.
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Salmon Cream Cheese Dip

Salmon Cream Cheese Dip is a great appetizer to make with grilled salmon. Serve it up with crisp vegetables, crackers or chips. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: salmon dip, salmon spread, smoked salmon dip
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 274kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

For the Salmon:

  • 1 ½ pound salmon fillet
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

For the Dip:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon capers drained
  • 1 tablespoon dry dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 2 green onions - green parts only sliced

Instructions

  • Sprinkle salmon fillet with salt, pepper and lemon zest.
  • Grill over indirect heat with the grill closed for about 8- 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145°.
  • Remove from grill and cool to room temperature.
  • Flake salmon from skin and place in a bowl.

For the Dip:

  • Add cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon zest, capers, dill, garlic, salt and pepper to a mixer bowl. 
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Fold in flaked salmon until well combined.
  • Pour into a serving bowl and top with green onion tops. 
  • Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve.  

Notes

Serving Suggestions:

  • Add to a vegetable platter with cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots.
  • Cracker or Chips.
  • Spread on toast or bagels.

    • Storage:

    Store salmon dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 296mg | Sugar: 1g