This Punchy Smoked Fish Dip with Pickle Relish Is My New Favorite Party Snack
Hey friends! 🐟🥒
I saw this smoked fish dip recipe floating around Reddit and it sounded so good I had to try it right away. I love smoky, tangy dips, and this one has the perfect punch from the pickles and horseradish (or Dijon). I made it yesterday and it disappeared fast even my husband who usually isn’t a big fish person kept going back for more!
It’s creamy, smoky, bright, and has that addictive pickle relish vibe. Perfect with crackers or toasted bread.
How It Turned Out
I used smoked trout and kept the processing short so it stayed a bit chunky instead of turning into a smooth paste. The combo of cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, and all the seasonings gave it such a nice balance. The diced pickles folded in at the end made it really special.
The Recipe
Punchy Smoked Fish Dip with Pickle Relish
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Ingredients
1 filet smoked trout (or other cured/smoked fish, 85-100g)
¼ cup cream cheese (60g)
1 clove garlic, minced
⅓ cup mayonnaise (65g)
1 TBSP sour cream
1 small dill pickle, diced (50-75g)
1 tsp Dijon mustard and/or 1 tsp prepared horseradish (to taste)
½ tsp paprika and/or ½ tsp smoked paprika (to taste)
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tsp lemon juice
½ TBSP pickle juice
1 TBSP minced flat-leaf parsley (+ more for garnish)
Optional: extra diced pickle for garnish, 1 TBSP minced red onion
Directions
- Remove skin from the smoked fish. Chop into pieces and break up in a mini blender or food processor with garlic, pickle juice, and lemon juice. Pulse to your preferred texture (don’t over-process or it gets too creamy).
- Transfer to a bowl. Add cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, mustard/horseradish, onion (if using), seasonings, and parsley. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the diced pickles.
- Garnish with more parsley and pickles. Chill if possible, then serve with crackers, rye toasts, bagels, etc.
Final Thoughts
This dip is punchy, creamy, and full of flavor. It’s quick to throw together and feels a little fancy. I’ll definitely be making this again for gatherings or just as a treat for myself.
Linda