Alaska Smoked Salmon Dip

Sitka Sound's Note:

This is the best recipe for smoked salmon dip I've tried. It comes from my dad, an Alaskan commercial fisherman, who makes the best smoked fish around. This dip is creamier than a lot of the pate' style smoked salmon spreads. You won't find your chips and crackers snapping in half as you go in for a dip. The green onions give it a little added texture and the garlic makes it more savory. If you don't have your own smoked salmon, you can always buy some at the supermarket. Just make sure it's wild Alaskan salmon!

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 16

• 12 ounces smoked salmon, roughly chopped
• 8 ounces cream cheese, warmed
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 bunch green onion, finely chopped

Directions:

1. Warm cream cheese in the microwave until slightly runny.
2. Mix cream cheese with chopped smoked salmon until combined.
3. Stir in tobasco, sour cream and mayonnaise until smoothly combined.
4. Stir in garlic and green onions.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (to let the flavors mingle and get to know each other).
6. Serve with crackers, tortilla chips, french bread, pretzel rods, celery sticks or your favorite dip-delivery implement!

Reviews

[Chef #1517554]

This smoked salmon dip is absolutely amazing! We love smoked salmon, and I have tried many different dips and spreads, and this is by far the favorite! Each time I make it I am asked for the recipe by everyone who tastes it!! I usually make it a day ahead, so the flavors have lots of time to blend. Thank you for posting!

[868798]

It really is outstanding. We used to buy a very good dip at the local deli but now I am always asked to make it. Note: The dip really needs 4 hours or more of sit time- a full day is best- for the flavors to mingle. Stirring a few times will help speed the process.

[Chef #1573802]

This is by far the BEST Smoked Salmon Dip! After trying a lot of recipes, I made this one for a party and .....YUMMY! Now, because it is super easy & fast to make, I frequently make this for a family snack and it doesnt last long. I serve this with Saltine crackers which I think really compliments the dip well. You cant go wrong with this one!