Smoked Salmon Spread

Smoked Salmon Spread is an easy appetizer recipe that’s perfect for get togethers or as a main for brunch that’s ready in just 10 minutes. 

If you are looking to broaden your horizons when it comes to easy appetizer recipes, then I’ve got a few for you to try.  Ultimate Bean Dip, Crab Artichoke Dip and Buffalo Chicken Dip are just some of the awesome appetizers you can whip up in a pinch, or you can try this easy and tasty smoked salmon spread.

If you aren’t a fan of salmon lox but need something delicious for brunch, you should try this recipe out. Salmon spread is a delicious appetizer that you don’t need to spend all day making but will absolutely taste like you did.

This dip recipe is fantastic because of how little work it takes to make it and because of how good it looks when you put it together. You may have trouble convincing your friends that you didn’t pick it up from a store.

HOW TO MAKE SMOKED SALMON SPREAD

• Start by mixing the cream cheese into an electric mixer with a paddle attachment. You want the consistency to be smooth but not overworked.
• Stir in the sour cream, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper.
• Mix in the salmon and make sure you stir until it is well mixed together.
• Put it in the fridge to set and serve it up chilled with crudités, crackers or whatever you would like.

VARIATIONS

• Capers and chives: Finely chop up some chives and sprinkle them over the top of the salmon spread for some crunchy, tasty garnishes that will liven up your brunch.
• Bagel: You should definitely try smoked salmon spread on top of a toasted bagel or a slice of baguette. The bread gives the spread a crunchy, savory base.
• Fresh lemon: Sprinkle fresh lemon juice over the top or slice up some thin lemon wedges to serve on the side.

SERVE WITH

• Crab Cakes: While most people associate these with dinner, you can serve up crab cakes for a decadent brunch that you don’t have to spend a ton of time on.
• French Toast Bake: A classic brunch favorite!
• Breakfast Casserole: A crowd favorite!
• Honey Bun Cake: We serve this at every brunch!

FUN FACTS

Salmon is a favorite dish all around the world and, in certain mythologies, supposedly has the ability to give you all of the knowledge in the world. Although we can’t promise that eating smoked salmon spread will do all that, here are some fun facts you can use to fake it ’til you make it.

• Salmon change color depending on their age.
• The word “salmon” comes from the Latin word “salmo,” which means “to leap.” They got this name because of how salmon leap upriver to return to their spawning grounds to mate.
• Salmon have an amazing sense of smell which is how they find their way back to the same river they were born in.
• October 8th is National Salmon Day. Celebrate with some salmon spread!
• The world record for deboning and slicing a salmon is 1 min 11 sec. Darren Matson from the UK broke the record in July of 2012.

HOW LONG IS IT GOOD?

• Serve: You should not leave anything with fish in it out at room temperature for longer than 2 hours. So if you left the fish out last night, you should definitely throw it out.
• Store: the leftovers are good for about 3 days in the fridge in an airtight containers.
• Freeze: I wouldn’t recommend freezing this one, as the cream cheese and sour cream won’t thaw out very well.

WHEN IS IT SAFE TO EAT?

According to the USDA’s website, salmon is cooked through and ready to eat when the internal temperature reached 145 degrees F (62.7 degrees C.)

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SMOKED SALMON SPREAD

Smoked Salmon Spread is an easy appetizer recipe that's perfect for get togethers or as a main for brunch.

Course Dip

Cuisine American

Keyword Salmon, Salmon Dip, Smoked Salmon Spread

Prep Time 10 minutes

Refrigerate 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings 12 Servings

Calories 95 kcal

Author Sabrina Snyder

Ingredients

• INGREDIENTS
• 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature (microwave it for 1 minute and you won’t need a mixer)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 pound (4 ounces) Smoked Salmon minced

Instructions

1. DIRECTIONS
2. Cream the cheese in an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until just smooth.
3. Add the sour cream, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper, and mix.
4. Add the smoked salmon and mix well.

5. Chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour and serve with crudites and/or crackers.

Nutrition Facts

SMOKED SALMON SPREAD

Amount Per Serving

Calories 95 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 28mg9%

Sodium 239mg10%

Potassium 56mg2%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 322IU6%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 30mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.