Smoked Salmon Spread
The sophistication of French cuisine in an easy, elegant smoked salmon spread recipe. Substituting cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a healthier twist, it's perfect for any gathering.
Servings: 8
Calories: 92kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz salmon fillet (raw)
- 4 oz smoked salmon (cold-smoked)
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 cups seafood stock
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Line a strainer with 6 to 8 layers of cheesecloth or with a thin towel and place it over a bowl. Scoop the yogurt into the center. Fold the edges of the cheesecloth over the yogurt. Place in the refrigerator and let it sit a minimum of 1 hour and up to 12 hours or overnight. The longer it sits, the thicker the yogurt will become.
- In a small saucepan, bring fish stock to a boil. Add the raw salmon and reduce to a simmer. Cook 6 to 7 minutes, then remove to a plate, cover and let it cool. Salmon should be flaky, moist and just barely opaque.
- Mince the smoked salmon into small pieces. Place them in a large bowl.
- Remove the skin from the cooked salmon and crumble the flesh into the bowl.
- Remove the strained yogurt from the cheesecloth. Add it to the bowl along with lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper.
- Mix with a fork until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Refrigerate for 2–3 hours to let the flavors develop.
Notes
- Opt for whole milk Greek yogurt for ultimate creaminess or use 2% or non-fat alternatives.
- The longer you strain the yogurt, the thicker your spread will be.
- If you have no seafood or fish stock, lightly salted water is a good alternative, or you could opt for vegetable broth to add a hint of flavor.
- This smoked salmon spread is supposed to be a bit chunky. If you prefer a smoother texture, briefly process in a food processor.
- Substitute dill with chives if desired.
- Add capers or a dash of hot sauce for extra zing.
- Use fresh, not canned salmon for optimal flavor.
- This spread can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Total Carbohydrate: 2g | Protein: 12g | Total Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 471mg | Potassium: 267mg | Dietary Fiber: 0.4g | Total Sugars: 1g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Vitamin D: 2µg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg | Includes Added Sugar: 0g