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Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe

5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Yield 6 servings
Category Appetizer
Cuisine American
Author Lauren Grant

Description

A fresh, zesty and savory smoked salmon dip that's great for any season and any occasion. 

Ingredients

  • cup whole milk Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup crème fraîche
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped chives + more for serving
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh dill + more for serving
  • Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
  • 12 ounces hot-smoked salmon, skin and bones removed

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt, crème fraîche, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest, chives, dill and a ¼ teaspoon each kosher salt and pepper. 
  • Tear salmon into chunks then add to yogurt mixture. Using a rubber spatula, fold mixture together until salmon is broken into small pieces. Season with additional salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste.
  • Transfer salmon dip to a serving dish and top with additional lemon zest, chives, dill and cracked black pepper. 

Notes

  • Make sure to use hot-smoked salmon, not cold-smoked or lox-style salmon.
  • If you can't find creme fraiche, you can use sour cream or mayonnaise instead. 
  • Green onions can be used in place of chives. If you use green onions, chop the green parts and reserve the whites for something else. 
  • I do not recommend using a low-fat Greek yogurt, whole milk Greek yogurt is ideal here. 

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