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Recipes » Courses » Appetizers » Alaska Homemade Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe

Alaska Homemade Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe

Posted on January 15, 2019 By Chef Billy Parisi

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This delicious dip recipe features homemade smoked Alaskan salmon with Jarlsberg swiss cheese and fresh herbs for an unbelievable flavor!  If you’re a big dip fan then my Beer Cheese Dip and my BLT Stuffed Bread Bowl dip are must makes!

smoked salmon dip recipe

There’s just something about smoking food at home that is so delicious!  This Smoked Salmon Dip just hits that fact right on the head.  It’s savory, it’s smoky and most importantly wow is it fresh.

You know I’m all about sustainable fishing and this salmon was flown in straight from Alaska and could not be any fresher.  One of the grocery stores I frequent has a promise that it was in the Alaskan waters yesterday and in their store the next day.  The fish is bright orange and has the most delicate sweet scent to it.  It’s quite simply, the best.

Those cold clean Alaskan waters seriously produce the best fish in the world so you know that this recipe is just that much better!

How to Make Smoked Salmon

Believe it or not homemade smoked salmon is super easy to pull off.  The first thing you need is obviously a smoker or at the very least a charcoal grill.  Although, the digital smokers these days make homemade smoking much easier.

You either light your wood in your charcoal grill and get it up to temperature or you turn on your digital smoker and set it to about 205°.

wild alaska side of salmon
seasoned alaska salmon with butter, salt and pepper

It cooks quickly so the lower the temperature the better so that it has time to infuse some smoky flavors into it.  However, if you do have a cold smoker attachment then you are money!  It takes about 60 to 75 minutes to cook through, which is really nothing considering the unbelievable flavors you get from it.

Once it’s done smoking, just let it cool so that it is ready to go for the dip recipe.

smoking salmon homemade

How to Make the Dip

Once you have your delicious smoked salmon all smoked up and chilled the dip is super easy to make.  You want to start making the dip by scraping away the smoked salmon from the skin so that it breaks up into small chunks.  Don’t worry the cooked fish will break down a bit more once it is mixed in with the other ingredients.

Once the Alaska salmon is pulled away you are then going to need to decide how much you want to add to this recipe and how much you want to eat on the spot or save for later.

whole side of smoked salmon
shredding a side of smoked salmon

I’m Italian so when I cook I’m cooking for an army so there are always leftovers, hence I smoked a 2 ½ pound side of Alaskan salmon – don’t judge me.  Add your smoked salmon to a bowl along with the other ingredients and whisk until combined.

Now if you love those bigger smoked salmon chunks for your smoked salmon dip then simply gently fold them into the other ingredients to keep them intact.

jarlsberg swiss cheese dip

How to Serve It

Serving up a smoked salmon dip is going to be completely up to the maker of it. I, on the other hand, can never help myself so the more accompaniments I can serve up with it the better.

That means I serve it with 4,263 different crackers and slices of bread.  I like to use sliced vegetables, pickled vegetables, honestly whatever I can get my hand on.

smoked salmon dip platter

The dip is super good by itself but serving it on a beautiful platter with a ton of dippers is the way to go!

Whether you are making this recipe or another great fish recipe, remember to buy sustainable wild-caught seafood from Alaska and always #AskForAlaska at the grocery, it is hands down the very best.

My Favorite Seafood Recipes

Here are a few of my favs right now!

  • Soy Ginger Halibut
  • Oysters Rockefeller
  • Salad Nicoise
  • Fish Fry Recipe

delicious homemade smoked salmon dip

More Amazing Appetizer Recipes

Here are some more great appetizer recipes to serve up to your guests:

  • Buffalo Wings
  • Loaded Chicken Nachos
  • Chips and Restaurant Style Salsa
  • Easy Guacamole Recipe

Be sure to follow me on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and Pinterest and if you’ve had a chance to make this then definitely drop me a comment and a rating below!

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5 from 6 votes

Homemade Alaska Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe

this delicious dip recipe features homemade smoked Alaska salmon with Jarlsberg swiss cheese and fresh herbs for an unbelievable flavor!
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time1 hr 10 mins
Cooling Time30 mins
Total Time1 hr 30 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Alaskan, American
Servings: 12
Calories: 425kcal
Author: Chef Billy Parisi

Ingredients

  • 1 2- pound side of fresh wild-caught Alaska salmon
  • 3 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter
  • 1 cup of mayonnaise
  • ½ cup of crème Fraiche
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 8 ounces of shredded swiss cheese
  • ½ cup of sliced green onions
  • ½ small peeled and small diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped capers
  • sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the smoker to 225°.
  • Brush the Alaska salmon with the melted butter and season with salt and pepper.
  • Smoke at 225° for 60 to 70 minutes or until cooked through. Chill.
  • Using a spoon pull 2/3 of the Alaska salmon until it is broken up into small pieces away from the skin. The remaining piece of Alaska salmon is for you to eat, you’re welcome!
  • In a bowl add the mayonnaise, crème Fraiche, sour cream, cheese, onions, dill, capers, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
  • Fold in the pulled smoked Alaska salmon until mixed together.
  • Serve with assorted crackers, bread, and veggies.

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 619mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 468IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 1mg

 

 

 

Alaska Homemade Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe was last modified: March 12th, 2020 by Chef Billy Parisi

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  1. Suzanne says

    August 28, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    5 stars
    The salmon dip is amazing. Your entire page saved to my faves. You make blahs not only amazing, but brilliant.

    Reply
  2. Stephanie says

    January 15, 2019 at 9:13 am

    5 stars
    Salmon dip is my favorite appetizer recipe! Can’t wait to make this for our party.

    Reply
    • Chef Billy Parisi says

      January 15, 2019 at 10:06 am

      So awesome, thank you so much!

      Reply
  3. lauren kelly says

    January 15, 2019 at 8:37 am

    5 stars
    That spread looks incredible! I can’t wait to make this dip!

    Reply
    • Chef Billy Parisi says

      January 15, 2019 at 10:06 am

      You’re going to love it!

      Reply
  4. Kevin | Kevin Is Cooking says

    January 15, 2019 at 8:34 am

    5 stars
    Hey there Billy! Thanks so much for including me here. As always, top notch recipe and photos brother.
    See you in May. 🙂

    Reply
    • Chef Billy Parisi says

      January 15, 2019 at 10:06 am

      Thanks for making such awesome recipes!!

      Reply
  5. Toni says

    January 15, 2019 at 8:16 am

    5 stars
    This dip is amazing! And I love the idea of all those dippers! It was a huge hit! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Chef Billy Parisi says

      January 15, 2019 at 10:06 am

      Awesome!!

      Reply
  6. Aimee Shugarman says

    January 15, 2019 at 7:05 am

    5 stars
    LOVE this recipe. And your presentation is amazing 🙂

    Reply
    • Chef Billy Parisi says

      January 15, 2019 at 7:19 am

      thank you so much for the kind words!

      Reply

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