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Ina Garten Smoked Salmon Spread Recipe

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Ina Garten’s Smoked Salmon Spread is a creamy, flavorful appetizer featuring smooth cream cheese blended with tangy sour cream and lemon juice, combined with smoky salmon, fresh herbs, and briny capers. Perfect for serving with crackers or bagels at any gathering.

Ingredients

Smoked Salmon Spread Ingredients

  • 4 oz smoked salmon, chopped
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp dill, chopped
  • 1 tbsp chives, chopped
  • 1 tbsp capers, drained
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the base blend: In a food processor or blender, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and lemon juice. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
  2. Add smoked salmon and capers: Add the chopped smoked salmon, drained capers, salt, and pepper to the base mix. Pulse the processor a few times to incorporate the ingredients while keeping some texture.
  3. Fold in fresh herbs: Remove the mixture from the processor and gently fold in the chopped dill and chives to preserve their color and flavor.
  4. Adjust seasoning: Taste the spread and add additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired to balance the flavors.
  5. Garnish and serve: Transfer the spread to a serving bowl, garnish with extra dill sprigs or lemon zest, and serve chilled with crackers, bagels, or fresh bread.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture and richest flavor.
  • Adjust lemon juice amount to taste for brightness without overpowering the salmon.
  • This spread can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For a smoother texture, you can blend the dill and chives as well, but folding them in preserves their freshness.
  • Serve chilled to enhance the flavors and maintain the spread’s consistency.

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