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.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time8 minutes mins
Draining time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 18 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer / Hors D'Oeuvre, Sauce / Dip / Dressing
Cuisine: French
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Keyword: fancy
Servings: 8
Calories: 92kcal
Author: Veronique Eichler
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.
- 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.
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