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
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, and Tomato Jalapeno Salsa.
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🍯 Why This Recipe Works
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
Step 2: Add in the other ingredients, except for the green onions and mix to combine.
Step 3: Fold in the green onions, reserving some for the garnish if desired.
Step 4: Garnish with sprinkled paprika and green onion slices.
Step 5: Serve with crackers and enjoy.
🍴 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
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.
This dip lasts about 5 days in the fridge if you keep it well covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container.
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.
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📖 Recipe
Smoked Trout Dip
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)
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.
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