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Easy Smoked Salmon Spread

By: Rosemary Published: December 17, 2022 Updated on: December 17, 2022

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This smoked salmon spread is so full of flavor. It’s the perfect appetizer for any event and with only 4 ingredients, it’s so easy and fast to make! It’s perfect for this time of year, serve it with your favorite crackers or even a tasty crusty bread.

Salmon spread in a white bowl.

This was my Mom’s go to recipe whenever anyone wanted or asked for a spread or a dip. It’s probably one of my favorite appetizers. It’s great used as a Smoked Salmon Dip too!

I always make this for our Fish Dinner on Christmas Eve and usually during the year whenever we have friends over for dinner. Trust me, it is on the table and gone within minutes.

Table of Contents

  • Recipe Ingredients
  • What is liquid smoke?
  • How to make Salmon Spread
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  • What goes well with smoked salmon spread?
  • Can this be made ahead of time?
  • What crackers go well with smoked salmon spread?
  • What kind of smoke flavoring is used in this recipe?
  • How to store it
  • More Easy Appetizer Recipes
  • Easy Smoked Salmon Spread
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    • Instructions 
    • Notes
    • Nutrition

Recipe Ingredients

  • Salmon – canned not fresh or smoked
  • Cream cheese – you can use whole or even light cream cheese room temperature
  • Liquid smoke
  • Green onion – 3 tablespoons finely chopped
Ingredients for the recipe.

What is liquid smoke?

It is a liquid flavoring that is produced by burning wood chips, the smoke is captured, and then condensed into a liquid substance. It is used to provide some food with a smoky taste and flavor.

Because it goes through a filtering process it is not considered harmful, it is actually considered better for you than food that is smoked over a live fire.

How to make Salmon Spread

Drain and clean salmon, (reserve 2 teaspoons of salmon liquid), flake the salmon.

Flaking the salmon and the liquid in a small bowl.

In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, liquid smoke flavouring and salmon liquid, blend thoroughly.

Adding the salmon to the cream cheese mixure.

Stir in green onion then fold in salmon.

Mixing the ingredients together in a glass bowl.
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    Easy Smoked Salmon Spread is so quick to make that I can make it in 5 minutes. Make it in the morning and let it refrigerate for a few hours or overnight to let the flavours blend.

    What could be better than a 4 ingredient dip? Especially when it is this good.

    What goes well with smoked salmon spread?

    Smoked salmon dip is great served with crackers, bagel chips, baguette slices, or raw vegetables.

    Can this be made ahead of time?

    Yes, just prepare the spread the day before and keep it in the refrigerator in an airtight container until ready to serve.

    If you want to make the spread spicy, you could add a small amount of Tabasco or your favorite hot sauce (about ¼ teaspoon).

    Cracker in a bowl of salmon spread.

    What crackers go well with smoked salmon spread?

    Multigrain, sea salt and black pepper, rosemary crackers or even crostini. You could even make it gluten free and serve it with gluten free bread or crackers.

    You can often find variety packs of “entertainment crackers” in the grocery store that would go well with this salmon spread.

    What kind of smoke flavoring is used in this recipe?

    All natural liquid smoke is used in this recipe. Hickory flavor is a good one to use.

    Flavor variations to try: add capers, lemon juice, celery salt or fresh dill for additional flavor.

    How to store it

    The spread should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 5-7 days in the fridge.

    So if you are like me and love appetizers, then this Smoked Salmon Spread is perfect. I hope it becomes your favorite Spread/Dip too! Buon Appettito.

    Salmon spread on a cracker.

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    Salmon spread in a white bowl.

    Easy Smoked Salmon Spread

    Rosemary Molloy
    This smoked salmon spread is so full of flavor. It’s the perfect appetizer for any event and with only 4 ingredients, it’s so easy and fast to make!
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Chilling Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins
    Course Antipasti
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1.5 cups
    Calories 816 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 7 1/2 ounces canned salmon
    • 8 ounces cream cheese (whole or light cream cheese) room temperature
    • 3 drops liquid smoke flavouring (make sure you buy chemical free liquid smoke)
    • 3 soup spoons sliced green onions red or white onions work too

    Instructions
     

    • Place the drained salmon (reserving 2 teaspoons of salmon liquid), flake the salmon with a fork.
    • In a medium-sized bowl combine cream cheese, liquid smoke flavouring and salmon liquid, blend thoroughly.
    • Stir in green onion then fold in the salmon. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Multigrain, sea salt and black pepper, or rosemary crackers. You can often find variety packs of “entertainment crackers” in the grocery store that would go well with this salmon spread.
    The spread should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 5-7 days in the fridge.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 816kcal
    Keyword easy appetizer, salmon spread, salmon spread appetizer, smoked salmon spread
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    Updated from December 26, 2014.

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      1. rozpaige says

        January 3, 2015 at 1:14 am

        5 stars
        Once upon a time, my sister in law had a salmon spread and I lost the recipe . . . thanks for saving the day Rose! Hope you’re enjoying the new year!
        Roz

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        • Rose says

          January 4, 2015 at 5:19 pm

          Hi Roz, glad I could save the day! So far so good with the New Year. Happy New Year to you too.

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      2. marisa2014 says

        December 26, 2014 at 8:38 pm

        Sounds very tasty! We had our smoked salmon in the breakfast casserole I made. It was delicious! In fact the photo shot i got was of the casserole almost all gone. Those grandsons are like locusts when it comes to food. But it makes this nonna happy to provide them with food.

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        • Rose says

          December 28, 2014 at 11:56 am

          Hi Marisa, love smoked salmon. I have never made a breakfast casserole, would love to try one though, yours sounds delicious.

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