The Ultimate 10-Minute Creamy Smoked Salmon Dip: Smoky, Herby, and Perfect for Parties
Make this incredibly easy and flavorful smoked salmon dip in under 10 minutes. It uses simple ingredients like cream cheese and fresh dill, creating a creamy, savory spread perfect for crackers, bagels, or vegetables at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces smoked salmon, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt (taste first, as salmon is salty)
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese into a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the chopped smoked salmon, fresh dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced red onion, capers (if using), and black pepper to the bowl.
- Use a fork or a hand mixer on low speed to combine all ingredients until the dip is smooth and creamy. Do not overmix.
- Taste the dip and add a small pinch of salt if needed.
- Transfer the smoked salmon dip to a serving bowl.
- Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve your creamy seafood spread with bagel chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can fold in 2 tablespoons of sour cream or Greek yogurt with the cream cheese.
- If you want an ‘Everything Bagel’ twist, sprinkle everything bagel seasoning over the top before chilling.
- You can prepare this make ahead party dip up to 2 days in advance; cover tightly and refrigerate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 25