Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe
This creamy smoked salmon dip combines smooth cream cheese with tangy lemon juice, fresh dill, and minced red onion for a flavorful appetizer perfect for entertaining. Folded with high-quality cured smoked salmon, it’s easy to prepare and pairs wonderfully with crackers, bread, or fresh veggies.
CourseAppetizer
CuisineAmerican
Keywordsmoked salmon dip, lox dip, cream cheese dip, appetizer, party dip, easy dip recipe, lemon dill dip, seafood dip, No-Cook
Prep Time10 minutes
Additional Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings8 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. minced red onion
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill
- 6 oz. cured smoked salmon (lox)
For Serving
- crackers, bread, and/or veggies
Instructions
- Using a hand mixer, whip the softened cream cheese and lemon juice together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Cut the cured smoked salmon (lox) into small bite-sized pieces for easier folding into the dip.
- Add the minced red onion and chopped fresh dill to the cream cheese mixture and stir well to incorporate all the flavors evenly.
- Gently fold the smoked salmon pieces into the cream cheese mixture, then cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve the chilled smoked salmon dip with crackers, bread, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- Use high-quality smoked salmon; hot-smoked salmon has a different texture than cold-smoked, so choose according to preference.
- Full-fat cream cheese yields the creamiest and richest texture.
- The dip can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance; chilling enhances the flavor.
- Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; do not freeze.
- A hand mixer is recommended for fluffier texture but not required.
- Serve on a beautiful ceramic platter for elegant entertaining.