Smoked Trout Dip
Smoked Trout Dip is a creamy, smoky, and flavorful appetizer made with smoked trout, cream cheese, herbs, and lemon. Perfect for parties or casual gatherings, it pairs well with crackers, bread, or fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
8 oz smoked trout fillets
8 oz cream cheese
1 tbsp capers (increase by 2 tsp if desired)
1 tsp dried dill weed
1 tsp paprika
1 medium lemon (zest and juice)
2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped + 2 tsp for garnish
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Remove any skin or bones from the smoked trout fillets.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, smoked trout, lemon juice, lemon zest, capers, dill, paprika, and chopped chives.
- Mix until smooth and well combined using a food processor for a creamier dip or a fork for chunkier texture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with extra chives, and serve with crackers, bread, or vegetables.
Notes
Serve chilled or at room temperature for best flavor.
Add Greek yogurt or sour cream for extra tang.
Substitute smoked salmon if trout is unavailable.
Not suitable for freezing as texture changes.
Use fresh dill for brighter flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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