Description
A creamy and flavorful smoked fish dip perfect for entertaining or a quick snack. This recipe combines smoked fish with mayonnaise, cream cheese, fresh herbs, and a blend of zesty seasonings for a rich and tangy dip that’s easy to prepare and delicious served with crackers.
Ingredients
Smoked Fish Dip Ingredients
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons diced red onion
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon creamy style horseradish
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 8 ounces skinless, boneless smoked fish
Instructions
- Smoke the Fish: Begin by smoking your fish if not already prepared. This adds a deep smoky flavor that defines the dip. You can use any firm white fish suitable for smoking.
- Prepare the Base: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, cream cheese, chopped parsley, diced red onion, diced celery, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, creamy horseradish, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and Old Bay Seasoning until well combined and smooth.
- Chop the Fish: On a cutting board, finely chop the smoked fish using a sharp knife to ensure small pieces that will distribute evenly throughout the dip.
- Combine and Chill: Add the chopped smoked fish to the mayonnaise mixture and gently fold together until fully incorporated. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld, or up to 3 days for a more developed taste.
- Serve and Garnish: Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning by adding more Old Bay or hot sauce if desired. Serve chilled with your choice of crackers and extra hot sauce on the side for a perfect appetizer.
Notes
- Using freshly smoked fish is key to achieving the best flavor.
- For a smoother texture, you can pulse the fish and ingredients briefly in a food processor instead of chopping and stirring.
- Dip can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with assorted crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh vegetable sticks for variety.
- Adjust the amount of horseradish and hot sauce to control the spice level to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
