Whiskey Smoked Salmon Spread
"This is a delicious dip/spread that is great on a bagel. Or, if you are hosting a brunch, you can serve it on mini bagels garnished with some cucumber slices. Of course, if you don't like or drink whiskey, you can substitute milk in its place."
photo by Ambervim
- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Yields:
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2 cups
ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2 1⁄2 tablespoons scotch whiskey or 2 1/2 tablespoons Irish whiskey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1⁄2 teaspoon prepared white horseradish
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh dill, minced
- 8 ounces smoked salmon, roughly chopped
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
directions
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, whiskey, lemon juice, horseradish, and dill.
- Beat until creamy and smooth.
- Stir in salmon and scallions.
- Transfer to a small serving bowl and cover.
- Chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour or as much as 48 hours.
- Before serving, let stand at room temperature for a least 15 minutes to soften and become easily spreadable.
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Reviews
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I love the whiskey vapors in my mouth from this. It is VERY tasty and easy to make. I forgot the scallions, oh well. I added some plain yogurt which made it a great consistency for dipping. -
Made this recipe for PAC 2010. Very easy to make and tasty. Will make again. -
Really lush tasting stuff! I cut the batch in half and had it piled high on a toasted bagel for lunch today. I used fat free cream cheese and dried onion flakes instead of the scallions. Which is something I normally do because I like the background taste of onion but not the sharpness of raw onion. It tasted great and with just a little bit of tang. Made for Everyday tag..
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Really lush tasting stuff! I cut the batch in half and had it piled high on a toasted bagel for lunch today. I used fat free cream cheese and dried onion flakes instead of the scallions. Which is something I normally do because I like the background taste of onion but not the sharpness of raw onion. It tasted great and with just a little bit of tang. Made for Everyday tag..
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
JackieOhNo!
Stormville, New York
I didn't start cooking until my early 20's, even though I come from a family of accomplished and admired home cooks. While I grew up watching my Italian grandmother in the kitchen, I remained uninterested in trying anything on my own. As a young lady, I was known for being particularly ignorant in the kitchen, with no idea how to even make a hot dog! All this changed, however, when I got engaged. I realized it was time to let my inherent talents out of the bag. At the time, the New York Times had a weekly column called The 60-Minute Gourmet by Pierre Franey. Each week, I would follow these recipes diligently, and taught myself to cook that way. From there, I began to read cookbooks and consult with relatives on family recipes. At my ripe old age now, I feel I know enough to put together a very pleasing meal and have become accomplished in my own right. Having an Irish father and an Italian mother, I'm glad I inherited the cooking gene (and the drinking one too!). One thing I have learned is that simpler is always better! I always believe cooking fills a need to nurture and show love. After being widowed fairly young and living alone with my dog and cats, I stopped cooking for awhile, since I really had no one to cook for. I made care packages for my grown son occasionally, and like to cook weekly for my boyfriend, so I feel like I am truly back in the saddle!!
