Name: Hot Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 ounces hot smoked wild salmon filet; 4 ounces cream cheese; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 green onions; 2 teaspoons Tabasco pepper sauce

This Hot Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Dip is deliciously rich, easy to make, and full of chunky wild Alaskan smoked salmon! Serve this make-ahead friendly dip as an app with crackers or spread on your morning bagel!

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Hot Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Dip

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Instructions

Prepare the salmon: Make sure the skin and all bones are removed from your salmon filet. Next, take about a quarter of the salmon filet and set aside (this portion will be stirred in at the end).

Make the dip: Add all the ingredients, except the portion of salmon set aside, to a medium mixing bowl. Using a spoon or a hand mixer, mix all of the ingredients together until very well combined. Keep mixing until the mixture is pink, creamy and smooth. Next, take the salmon set aside earlier and break it up into large chunks. Add the chunks to the bowl and gently stir until just mixed into the dip.

Serve and store: Top with some extra sliced green onions and serve immediately with crackers, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve straight from the fridge, do not heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Flake the Salmon Perfectly 🐟
Remove pin bones from the smoked salmon using tweezers, then hand-flake into bite-sized chunks rather than chopping to maintain texture and prevent the dip from becoming mushy.
Room Temperature Cream Cheese 🧈
Let cream cheese sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before mixing to ensure a smooth, lump-free dip that incorporates ingredients evenly without overworking.
Balance Heat Gradually 🌶️
Add Tabasco sauce one dash at a time and taste as you go, since the smoky salmon already provides richness—this prevents the dip from becoming overly spicy and allows the salmon flavor to shine.
Make-Ahead Flavor Boost ⏰
Prepare the dip 2-4 hours ahead and refrigerate; this allows flavors to meld beautifully while the green onions infuse throughout, actually improving the final taste compared to serving immediately.
Strategic Green Onion Placement 🧅
Reserve some fresh green onion slices to garnish on top just before serving, while mixing others into the dip—this provides both fresh brightness and distributed flavor throughout.