I was back in Alaska for less than 24 hours before my mom showed up and gifted me with a couple of packages of her Alaskan smoked salmon. I was so excited because I love making salmon dip.
Fishing season is here and making salmon dip is one of the tastiest ways to use your fresh catch.
Over the years, I’ve perfected my salmon dip recipe. It’s so creamy and just spicy enough. In this post, I’m going to share the best Alaskan smoked salmon dip recipe with you!
What You Need to Make Alaskan Smoked Salmon Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Alaskan smoked salmon
- 12 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 small white onion, diced
- 2 fresh jalapeños, minced
- 1/4 cup sriracha ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper, to taste
The most important ingredient in this salmon dip is the salmon. I’m so lucky that my mom is an avid fisherman and often gifts me some of her catch. She also smokes the salmon herself!
I used smoked salmon from last year’s catch from the Kenai River. I’ve only made this recipe using smoked salmon. There are a few different ways that Alaskans like to smoke salmon, here is one way to smoke salmon Alaska-style.
The sriracha ranch dressing is another key ingredient in this recipe. It’s what makes the salmon dip super creamy and delicious.
I usually use the Hidden Valley sriracha ranch dressing but they were out of stock so I opted for the Kroger brand instead, which I found at Fred Meyer’s.
How to Make Alaskan Smoked Salmon Dip
Begin by removing the skin and bones from the smoked salmon.
Shred the smoked salmon using a fork and your hands. This will also help you find any bones that you may have missed. You definitely don’t want to accidentally eat one of those!
Combine smoked salmon with cream cheese. Mix well.
Add onion and jalapeños to the mix.
Add sriracha ranch dressing. Mix well.
Taste and add salt and pepper, if necessary. That’s all there is to it — enjoy!
I usually eat my salmon dip with Ritz crackers or on top of a toasted bagel. These combinations will satisfy all of your cravings.
Alaskan Smoked Salmon Dip
Materials
- 8 ounces Alaskan smoked salmon
- 12 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 small white onion, diced
- 2 fresh jalapeños, minced
- 1/4 cup sriracha ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Remove skin and bones from smoked salmon.
- Shred smoked salmon using a fork.
- Combine salmon with cream cheese and mix well.
- Add onion, jalapeños, and sriracha ranch dressing and mix well.
- Taste and add salt and pepper, if necessary.
- Serve as a dip with crackers or on a toasted bagel.
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Did you make my Alaskan smoked salmon dip recipe? Let me know how it tasted in the comments!
Man, I’m going to have to try your recipe. It looks and sounds so yummy.
Let me know what you think! – Andrea
Oh this sounds amazingly delicious! I happen to have some smoked salmon from a friend of mine who lives in Alaska and fishes. She sent me some of her smoked treasures so I want to make this dip! Do you have any other recipes that you would like to share? Thanks so much! Can’t wait to try this!
Hi Patti! This is the only recipe with smoked salmon I currently have. If I don’t use it as a dip, I will just eat it on its own. It’s so good! Let me know how it turns out. – Andrea
Well I made it tonight!!! It was SOOO delicious!!!! Thanks for sharing! So good!!! If you had more stars I would give you more stars!!! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Yay! I’m so glad you liked it, Patti 🙂