Creamy, Healthy, and Delicious – Wild Alaska Smoked Salmon Spread
Bristol Bay, ALASKA is the largest salmon fishery in the world and the most valuable single salmon fishery in Alaska. Gillnetters in Bristol Bay Fisheries is the wild-wild-west – lots of boats running at full speed to set gear in just the right post, boats getting tangled, lines nearly crossed and tide’s so strong they will rip your raingear right off. Commercial Fishing Crews on Gillnetters and Salmon Tenders know each other so well – you know your crews habits before they go to do them. Fishing in Alaska is Mother Nature’s finest!
This simple spread can be put together in just minutes, but with flavor this rich your guests will think you even hooked the salmon yourself. It goes great with crackers, but also makes for a great bagel spread or on anything else that goes great with creamy cheese. An electric mixer is highly recommended, as is setting aside at least an hour for the spread itself to cool and congeal.
Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish, drained
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 pound (4 ounces) wild Alaska smoked salmon, minced
Preparing the Spread
- Cream the cheese in an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until just smooth.
Cream Until Just Smooth
- Add the sour cream, lemon juice, dill, horseradish, salt, and pepper, and mix.
- Add the smoked salmon and mix well.
Mix the Spread Well for Even Consistency
- Chill and serve with crudites or crackers. Also great on bagels or other breads.
Boaters, Try This Recipe!
