Smoked Salmon Spread
A creamy, savory smoked salmon spread flavored with herbs, capers, and lemon—perfect for crackers or bagels.
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Rubber spatula
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons green onions or chives minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice start with 1 tablespoon and add more to taste
- 2 tablespoons capers drained
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- hot sauce or cayenne to taste
- 8 ounces smoked salmon flaked
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese and sour cream in a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Add the minced green onions (or chives), chopped dill, capers, minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to the processor and process until mostly smooth.
- Add the flaked smoked salmon and pulse just until the mixture is slightly chunky or reaches your desired texture.
- Transfer the spread to a bowl and taste; season with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, additional lemon juice, and hot sauce or cayenne as desired.
- Cover and chill the spread for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
- Start with the smaller amount of lemon juice and adjust to taste.
- Pulse the salmon in stages to avoid overprocessing.
- Chill for at least 1 hour for best flavor.
- The spread will keep refrigerated for several days.