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Home » Appetizers » Cajun Smoked Salmon Dip with Capers & Shallots

Cajun Smoked Salmon Dip with Capers & Shallots

December 16, 2013 by Kristi 29 Comments

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This Cajun Smoked Salmon Dip with Capers & Shallots is creamy, rich and decadent.  Perfect to serve with crackers or crunchy toasted garlic toasts.

Smoked Salmon Dip is one my favorite dips to serve during the holiday season.

Cajun Smoked Salmon Dip with Capers & Shallots | Inspiration KitchenThere’s just something fancy and elegant about it that guests seem to love.

And us foodies, we like to feed people, right?  There’s nothing better than watching friends dig in with flourish!

With this dip – it’s likely to be one of the first things gone from your appetizer table.

Cajun Smoked Salmon Dip with Capers & Shallots | Inspiration Kitchen

What we loved about this Cajun Smoked Salmon Dip with Capers & Shallots is that there were big chunks of salmon, so you get smoky salmon in every single bite.  The saltiness of the capers, and the crunch of the shallots ~ paired with the spicy kick of Cajun seasoning and a bit of Frank’s Red Hot ~ so yummy!  Creamy deliciousness on a perfect bite-sized cracker makes this a great appetizer for the holiday season!

In this recipe, you can use traditional smoked salmon, or take it over the top with a Cajun flavored Smoked Salmon.

The Cajun flavors make this dip really pop and the flavors explode in your mouth ~ making this rich, creamy, smoky salmon dip even better with its spicy Cajun bite.

Cajun Smoked Salmon Dip with Capers & Shallots | Inspiration KitchenIf you can’t find Cajun Smoked Salmon, you can always add your own Cajun spice.

We like to serve this with Rosemary Flatbread Crackers, but it’s also delicious on warm bread or crunchy toasted garlic toasts!

Enjoy!

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Cajun Smoked Salmon Dip

Rich and decadent Cajun flavored Smoked Salmon dip packed with capers, shallots and a spicy kick.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Appetizers
Servings: 4
Author: Kristi

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces 1/3 less fat cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup light sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dry dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt* optional, please see note
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 tablespoons shallots
  • 4 ounces Cajun smoked salmon shredded

Instructions

  • Mix cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, horseradish and hot sauce together until smooth. Add dill weed, salt and black pepper.
  • Gently fold in capers, shallots and Cajun smoked salmon.
  • Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
  • Serve with soft bread or multi-grain crackers

Notes

*Do not add salt until you taste test the Smoked Salmon Dip. Capers tend to be salty and if you use Cajun Smoked Salmon, there's also salt in the Cajun Seasoning! Only add the salt if the dip needs it - otherwise, it's unnecessary! Also, I use Frank's red hot for the hot sauce.

Cajun Smoked Salmon Dip with Capers & Shallots

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Filed Under: Appetizers Tagged With: appetizer, cajun, capers, cream cheese, dip, dips, easy, game day, holiday, hot, inspiration kitchen, party food, recipe, salmon, shallots, smoked, smoked salmon, sour cream, spicy, weeknight

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Comments

  1. Marcie says

    December 16, 2013 at 8:07 am

    Wow, this dip sounds so rich and decadent, with big pops of flavor! It does look elegant, too — what a great appetizer!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      December 16, 2013 at 5:31 pm

      Thanks Marcie! It is a great dip for a special occasion!

      Reply
  2. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    December 16, 2013 at 9:03 am

    Great looking dip, love all the specks of green in it!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      December 16, 2013 at 5:32 pm

      Thanks Pamela. I love the capers in it – it adds just the right amount of salt.

      Reply
  3. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

    December 16, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    Looks wonderful!!!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      December 16, 2013 at 5:32 pm

      Thanks Ashley! I hope you get a chance to try it.

      Reply
  4. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    December 16, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    Whenever I see this dip in shops I am reminded how easy it is to make as you have shown us! I love the stuff 😀

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      December 16, 2013 at 5:33 pm

      Me too! It’s one of my favorites. I order it when I’m out too! You can never get to much Smoked Salmon Dip!

      Reply
  5. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says

    December 16, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    I’m obsessed with making dips around this time of the year. Love this smoke salmon dip!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      December 16, 2013 at 5:33 pm

      Me too Ashley – I love that you can prep them ahead for a stress free evening!

      Reply
  6. Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says

    December 16, 2013 at 8:26 pm

    Yum! You sold me, I want some too 😀 Rosemary crackers sound good, too. I must be hungry, everything is making my mouth water. lol

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      December 17, 2013 at 4:44 am

      Thanks Cindy – yes, the rosemary flatbread crackers really compliment this!

      Reply
  7. Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says

    December 16, 2013 at 9:20 pm

    This sounds so easy to put together. Smoked salmon is always a fav so I know I’ll love this dip. Thanks for the recipe Kristi!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      December 17, 2013 at 4:44 am

      Thanks Anne! It’s one of my favorites too!

      Reply
  8. Kelly says

    December 17, 2013 at 5:02 am

    This dip sounds awesome Kristi! I love capers and smoked salmon and the cajun flavors sound wonderful in here! This would be a hit to serve to any guests 🙂

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      December 17, 2013 at 7:14 pm

      Thanks Kelly! It was a hit! Smoked Salmon Dip seems to always be a winner during the holidays.

      Reply
  9. Melanie @ Carmel Moments says

    December 17, 2013 at 5:38 am

    Sounds wonderful. I bet those flavors blend together beautifully. Sigh….if only smoked salmon weren’t so stinking expensive. I’d love to try this though!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      December 17, 2013 at 7:23 pm

      Thanks Melanie! Have a wonderful week!

      Reply
  10. Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ says

    December 17, 2013 at 6:48 am

    A lovely, fresh dip. I’d love to present something so creative on my Christmas dinner!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      December 17, 2013 at 7:15 pm

      Thanks Daniela – it’s perfect for a Christmas dinner for sure.

      Reply
  11. Cailee @ http://hellohealthyeating.com says

    December 17, 2013 at 8:08 am

    I love love love salmon salad so this sounds really good to me!! Great idea!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      December 17, 2013 at 7:17 pm

      Me too Cailee – the Pacific NW is great for anything salmon! Have a great week!

      Reply
  12. Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says

    December 17, 2013 at 2:20 pm

    Did I just read salmon and cajun in the same sentence?? Oh, this looks like one of the best appetizers ever! I bet it’s wonderful with some oatcakes, yum 😉

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      December 17, 2013 at 7:20 pm

      Oh yum, Consuelo! I think oatcakes with this would be divine (And, so so healthy! – I love it!)! And yes – you did read salmon and Cajun – what a perfect combination! I’m so trying this with oatcakes! Thanks for the idea.

      Reply
  13. Ashley says

    December 18, 2013 at 3:45 am

    Dips are so fun to make during the holiday season! And to eat too : ) I don’t like seafood (I know, I’m weird) but my whole family would love this! I love the capers and shallots in here!

    Reply
    • Kristi says

      December 18, 2013 at 4:32 am

      Thanks Ashley! Have a beautiful week!

      Reply

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