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    BeeyondCereal » Recipes » Sauces, Spices, Condiments and Dressings

    Smoked Trout Dip

    Modified: Oct 18, 2023 Published: Jun 15, 2020 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    4.34 from 9 votes

    This smoked trout dip is brought to you by cooked trout and liquid smoke, perfect for when you don't have a smoker and want something quick and easy.

    Recipe: $6.46 | Per Serving: $0.81 | Servings: 8

    a bowl of trout dip on a white platter filled with Ritz crackers.

    As my husband fishes more this summer, rainbow trout frequently lands on our menu. We wanted a dip but most recipes required presmoked trout or grilling, which we lack patience for.

    Luckily, I recalled our neglected bottle of liquid smoke. (See How a Messy Pantry Costs You Money), and from there, this recipe emerged. It's subtly smoky with a kick, satisfyingly unique.

    This crowd-pleaser offers a twist on traditional seafood dips, blending smokiness, creaminess, and zest. It's a go-to appetizer for flavor enthusiasts.

    For more dip recipes, check out my Maple Bacon Dip, Peanut Butter Yogurt Fruit Dip, Apple Berry Salsa, and Tomato Jalapeno Salsa.

    Jump to:
    • 🍯 Why This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions for Trout Dip
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Appetizer Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. This recipe is so simple and fast to pull together. I like to use uneaten leftover rainbow trout from dinner so I get as much use out of the fish as possible. (This is great for Reusing Leftover Food).
    2. Simple ingredients. We don't need much to make a flavorful dip, and the ingredients that we do need are pretty frugal and easy to find.
    3. You can use different fish! I have tried this recipe with salmon, cod, tilapia, and trout. The results are a little different every time, but they're always delicious!

    🥘 Ingredients

    Ingredient Notes:

    Cooked trout- You won't need too much fish to make this recipe. I like to use leftovers or whatever I can get from the smaller fish that the boys catch. Alternatively, this recipe tastes great with cod and salmon.

    Liquid smoke- Adding in a wonderful flavor and aroma is some liquid smoke. (We also use liquid smoke in our Instant Pot Beef Back Ribs).

    Sour cream- To give us a creamy dip that we can slide our crackers through, use some sour cream.

    Worcestershire sauce- For a wonderful depth of flavor, You will want to add in some Worcestershire sauce.

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🔪 Instructions for Trout Dip

    Step 1: Cream the cream cheese and sour cream together in a mixing bowl.

    cream cheese and sour cream in a mixing bowl.

    Step 2: Add in the other ingredients, except for the green onions and mix to combine.

    fish, seasonings, and garlic added to cream cheese sour cream mixture.

    Step 3: Fold in the green onions, reserving some for the garnish if desired.

    chopped green onion added to a mixing bowl of trout dip with a white spoon.

    Step 4: Garnish with sprinkled paprika and green onion slices.

    trout dip in a white bowl topped with sliced green onions.

    Step 5: Serve with crackers and enjoy.

    a bowl of pink colored trout dip with a cracker in it.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    Efficient Shredding- Cooked trout can be shredded quickly and easily using an electric mixer. This method resembles shredding cooked chicken breasts but is notably faster and simpler due to the trout's natural flakiness.

    💭 FAQs

    Do I use smoked trout to make smoked trout dip?

    Normally yes, smoked trout dips are made using actual smoked fish, but not in this recipe! This one lets you use the baked or pan fried trout you may have in the fridge leftover from dinner or that 1 fish you caught but can't make a full meal out of.

    How long does smoked trout dip last?

    This dip lasts about 5 days in the fridge if you keep it well covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container.

    Can you freeze smoked trout dip?

    Yes, surprise, you can! This trout dip is freezable for up to 3 months if stored in an airtight container. Just thaw overnight in the fridge and stir well before serving and eating.

    a hand holding up a cracker with trout dip on it.

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    If you tried this Trout Dip, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

    📖 Recipe

    trout dip in a bowl with crackers around it.
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    4.34 from 9 votes

    Smoked Trout Dip

    This smoked trout dip is brought to you by cooked trout and liquid smoke, perfect for when you don't have a smoker and want something quick and easy.
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 151kcal
    Cost Recipe $6.46 / Serving $0.81
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    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowl
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    • Measuring Cups
    • Electric Mixer

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces cream cheese softened ($1.86)
    • ⅓ cup sour cream ($0.33)
    • 1 cup cooked trout, shredded and deboned ($3.93)
    • ½ teaspoon lemon juice ($0.01)
    • ½ Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ($0.06)
    • 1 teaspoon paprika ($0.08)
    • ½ teaspoon liquid smoke ($0.08)
    • ½ teaspoon minced garlic ($0.02)
    • 1 whole green onion, sliced thinly ($0.09)
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    Instructions

    • In a mixing bowl, cream together the cream cheese and sour cream.
    • Add in the fish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, liquid smoke, and minced garlic. Mix until combined.
    • Fold in the green onions, reserving a few for garnish, if desired.
    • Top with sprinkled paprika and reserved green onion. Serve with crackers and enjoy.

    Notes

     I will tell you that cooked trout shreds beautifully with an electric mixer. Similar to shredding cooked chicken breasts only MUCH faster and easier since it naturally flakes apart. 
    This dip lasts about 5 days in the fridge if you keep it well covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container.
    This trout dip is freezable for up to 3 months if stored in an airtight container. Just thaw overnight in the fridge and stir well before serving and eating.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.8g | Protein: 7.4g | Fat: 12.4g | Saturated Fat: 6.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.3g | Cholesterol: 46.6mg | Sodium: 118.6mg | Potassium: 172.5mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1.3g | Vitamin A: 113.5IU | Vitamin C: 1.1mg | Calcium: 62.6mg | Iron: 0.2mg
    Author Nicole Durham
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free
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