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.
There’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.
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.
If 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!
Cajun Smoked Salmon Dip
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
Marcie says
Wow, this dip sounds so rich and decadent, with big pops of flavor! It does look elegant, too — what a great appetizer!
Kristi says
Thanks Marcie! It is a great dip for a special occasion!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
Great looking dip, love all the specks of green in it!
Kristi says
Thanks Pamela. I love the capers in it – it adds just the right amount of salt.
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
Looks wonderful!!!
Kristi says
Thanks Ashley! I hope you get a chance to try it.
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
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 😀
Kristi says
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!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
I’m obsessed with making dips around this time of the year. Love this smoke salmon dip!
Kristi says
Me too Ashley – I love that you can prep them ahead for a stress free evening!
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
Yum! You sold me, I want some too 😀 Rosemary crackers sound good, too. I must be hungry, everything is making my mouth water. lol
Kristi says
Thanks Cindy – yes, the rosemary flatbread crackers really compliment this!
Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says
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!
Kristi says
Thanks Anne! It’s one of my favorites too!
Kelly says
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 🙂
Kristi says
Thanks Kelly! It was a hit! Smoked Salmon Dip seems to always be a winner during the holidays.
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
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!
Kristi says
Thanks Melanie! Have a wonderful week!
Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ says
A lovely, fresh dip. I’d love to present something so creative on my Christmas dinner!
Kristi says
Thanks Daniela – it’s perfect for a Christmas dinner for sure.
Cailee @ http://hellohealthyeating.com says
I love love love salmon salad so this sounds really good to me!! Great idea!! Thanks for sharing!
Kristi says
Me too Cailee – the Pacific NW is great for anything salmon! Have a great week!
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
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 😉
Kristi says
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.
Ashley says
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!
Kristi says
Thanks Ashley! Have a beautiful week!