Description
This Smoky Fish Dip is a creamy, flavorful appetizer made with smoked whitefish blended with cream cheese, mayonnaise, and aromatic seasonings. It offers a perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and fresh flavors, accented by red onion and dill, making it ideal for serving with crackers, veggies, or toasted baguette slices.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz smoked whitefish (or smoked fish of choice)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 8 oz whipped cream cheese (at room temperature)
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Prep: Start by preparing your smoked fish. Remove the skin and any bones carefully to ensure a smooth texture for the dip.
- Blend Base: In a food processor, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika. Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add Fish and Herbs: Add the smoked fish, finely chopped red onion, and fresh dill to the blended base. Use the pulse function on your food processor to combine the ingredients. Pulse until the texture meets your preference—either slightly chunky or smooth.
- Serve: Transfer the dip into a serving bowl. Garnish with a sprinkle of smoked paprika and some fresh dill fronds on top. Serve chilled with an assortment of vegetables, crackers, or toasted baguette slices.
Notes
- For a different smoky flavor, try using smoked salmon or smoked trout instead of whitefish.
- Adjust the amount of Worcestershire sauce and smoked paprika according to your taste preference.
- Chill the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- This dip can be made a day ahead and refrigerated for convenience.
- If you prefer a lower-fat version, substitute mayonnaise and cream cheese with light or reduced-fat alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: smoked fish dip, creamy fish dip, appetizer, smoked whitefish recipe, party dip, easy dip
