The Easiest 10-Minute Creamy Smoked Salmon Dip with Dill and Lemon Zest
Make this simple, flavorful smoked salmon dip in under ten minutes. It uses cream cheese for a smooth texture and is perfect for parties, brunches, or serving with crackers and vegetables.
- 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: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 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)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese in a medium bowl.
- Add the chopped smoked salmon, fresh dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced red onion, and capers (if using) to the bowl.
- Use a fork or an electric mixer on low speed to combine all ingredients until the dip is smooth and creamy. Do not overmix.
- Season the dip with black pepper. Taste and adjust lemon juice or salt if needed (smoked salmon is often salty).
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve cold with bagel chips, crackers, crostini, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Notes
- For a low carb or keto-friendly option, serve this dip only with cucumber slices or celery sticks.
- You can prepare this dip up to 24 hours ahead of time. Keep it covered tightly in the refrigerator.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, pulse the ingredients in a food processor until just combined.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 45
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