Dive into this whipped smoked salmon dip made with smoked salmon, briny capers, lemon zest, fresh herbs, and spices. Rich, velvety, and full of flavor-it's perfect for spreading on bagels, crackers, or crostini, and ideal for brunch or entertaining!
"This is so easy to make and a huge hit at parties. Thank you!"
★★★★★ - Jen
My guests always rave about how fancy this smoked salmon dip looks-and the funny thing is, it couldn't be easier to make! There's no cooking involved, just a bit of chopping and whipping.
And speaking of whipping… the real showstopper is the velvety whipped cream cheese layer. It's silky-smooth and spreads on like butter.
Need another reason to love this creamy dip? It can be made ahead of time, and it still tastes fresh and delicious when served. It's a crowd-pleaser every time!
I hope you love this salmon spread as much as we do. Enjoy! Xoxo ~Katie.
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Ingredient notes and substitutions
You will need the following ingredients to make cream cheese smoked salmon dip.
- cream cheese
- sour cream- You can substitute with plain Greek yogurt
- fresh lemon juice- If you don't like lemon flavor, you can omit the lemon juice or substitute with Worcestershire sauce.
- salt
- smoked salmon- I have used both cold smoked salmon and hot smoked salmon. Cold smoked salmon is silkier in texture with a mild smoked flavor. Hot smoke salmon is flakier, richer, and offers a stronger smoke flavor. Both are delicious in this recipe. It is a matter of personal preference. However, typically, in salmon dip, the cold smoked salmon is used.
- red onion- You can substitute with green onions or chives.
- capers- The small nonpareille capers are preferred.
- fresh dill
- lemon zest
- olive oil
- Everything Bagel Seasoning- You can substitute with salt.
Steps
- Whip cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, and salt 2-4 minutes or until smooth and creamy.
- Spread whipped cream cheese on a serving platter or board.
- Top cream cheese mixture with smoked salmon, red onion, capers, dill, and lemon zest. Lightly drizzle olive oil over the toppings. Evenly season with Everything Bagel Seasoning. Serve with bagels, crackers, fresh bread, cucumber slices, or toasted crostinis.
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Party idea
For a pretty presentation at a brunch luncheon party, spread smoked salmon dip on a board to make a "smoked salmon cream cheese board." Surround it with bagel pieces, crackers, cucumber slices, or toasted crostini.
Please leave me a comment below if you make this creamy smoked salmon dip recipe and tell me what you thought about it. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.
Also post your picture of your smoked salmon cream spread on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!
📖 Recipe
Easy Whipped Smoked Salmon Dip -for Bagels, Crackers, & More
Equipment
- 1 hand mixer, stand mixer, or food processor
Ingredients
Whipped cream cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
Toppings
- 4 ounces smoked salmon chopped
- 1 tablespoon red onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoon capers
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Everything Bagel Seasoning
Instructions
Whipped cream cheese
- Whip cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, and salt 2-4 minutes or until smooth and creamy.8 ounces cream cheese, ½ cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt
- Spread whipped cream cheese on a serving platter or board.
Toppings
- Top whipped cream cheese with smoked salmon, red onion, capers, dill, and lemon zest. Lightly drizzle olive oil over the toppings. Evenly season with Everything Bagel Seasoning. Serve with bagels, crackers, fresh bread, cucumber slices, or toasted crostinis.4 ounces smoked salmon, 1 tablespoon red onion, 2 tablespoon capers, 1 tablespoon fresh dill, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon Everything Bagel Seasoning
Jen says
This is so easy to make and a huge hit at parties. Thank you!