From Captain Pip F/V Whatever

Everyone needs a good smoked salmon dip recipe in their arsenal – a blend of premium wild Alaskan smoked salmon, cream cheese, mustard, and lemon juice. Whether for casual snacking or fancy canapés, this quick go-to dip is perfect for potluck parties, house guests, or weekday snacking – a classic, healthy, and delicious treat!

Serves: 10-12

Prep time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 jar or pouch of wild Alaskan smoked salmon (4oz – 6.5 oz depending on how salmon-y you want it)

8 oz of cream cheese (a standard Philadelphia cream cheese brick)

1 tbsp mustard (brown preferred but any kind you have on hand will do)

juice from ½ of a lemon

½ of a white or yellow onion, grated

½ tsp salt, add more to taste

½ tsp pepper, add more to taste

Directions

1 Remove salmon from the retort packet or jar and its juice. Reserve juice.* Take cream cheese out of the refrigerator to soften while preparing other ingredients.

2 For a chunkier consistency, mix all ingredients by hand.

3 For a more hummus-like smooth consistency, mix all ingredients in a food processor or blender.

4 Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Break up wild Alaskan smoked salmon fillet into 5 or so pieces when put into the mix.

5 Blend in your mixer. We recommend a food processor for the best spreadable consistency but a blender will also work.

6 With a food processor, set to the ‘spread’ setting and blend for 30 seconds. If there are still unprocessed ingredients, use a wooden spoon to move the unprocessed ingredients closer to the blade and process for another 15 seconds.

7 With a blender, blend on high for 30-second increments and use a wooden spoon to move the unprocessed cream cheese and salmon closer to the blade.

8 Blend until you have your desired consistency. You can add a bit more lemon juice, juice from the grated onion, or the set-aside juice from the retort packet to make your dip thinner and more spreadable.

9 Refrigerate until serving.

10 Top with cracked pepper, capers, or edible flowers for a fun presentation in a bowl.

11 Serve with crackers, and veggie sticks (carrots, celery, cucumbers) or serve on bread or rolls like a pâté.

*If you have a dog or cat, pour the leftover salmon juice on their next meal. They will thank you!