Great Lakes Smoked Fish Dip

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Level: Easy

Serves: 8

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Description

Catch and smoke your own, or buy a smoked fish at the store. Either way this Great Lakes region smoked fish dip appetizer is sure to be a hit with crackers and veggies or spread between two slices of bread for a superior sandwich.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole Smoked Fish, Skinned And Deboned And Broken Into Large Chunks (see Note)
  • 8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese (softened At Room Temperature)
  • ½ cups (Real) Mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons Sweet Relish
  • 1 Tablespoon Horseradish Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Green Bell Pepper, Seeded And Finely Diced
  • 1 Tablespoon Red Bell Pepper, Seeded And Finely Diced
  • 1 Tablespoon Red Onion, Finely Diced
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley, Finely Chopped
  • ½ teaspoons Smoked Paprika
  • ½ teaspoons Liquid Smoke
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • Salt And Pepper, to taste

Preparation

Put all of the ingredients into a large bowl. Mix well with a large spoon. Chill for several hours. Serve with crackers and/or veggies of your choice. You can also use it as a sandwich spread.

Note: In this case I used one whole smoked trout with skin and bones removed. But you can use any smoked fish. I’ve used cutthroat and salmon before.

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