Florida Fish Dip Recipe
Smoked Fish Dip is made with smoked fish, cream cheese, mayo, and herbs. Serve with crackers or raw veggies. It’s a favorite appetizer in Key West, Florida. Enjoy it at happy hour, holiday meals, or anytime you need a quick and easy seafood snack.
Ingredients
- 1 pound smoked fish (wahoo, mackerel, mahimahi, or mullet)
- 4 oz Philadelphia cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise (or sour cream)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- ¼ cup diced celery
- 3 tablespoons diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- salt and black pepper
FOR SERVING
- crackers or sliced vegetables for serving
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Break the fish into small pieces by hand or pulse a few times in a food processor.
- In a large bowl, blend the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Fold in the smoked fish, celery, onion, and bell pepper.
- Stir in Old Bay and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley. Serve chilled with crackers or fresh vegetables.
Notes
ADD-INS: You can add liquid smoke, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, Sriracha, or horseradish for a different flavor.
SERVING: Fish dip is served with a side saltine crackers, baguette slices, or salty tortilla chips.
GARNISH FOR FISH DIP: Garnish with chopped parsley, chopped onions, and a sprinkle of Old Bay.
STORAGE: Store your fish dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days. Add extra mayo if it thickens.
Nutrition
Calories: 384.3kcalCarbohydrates: 3.4gProtein: 26.5gTotal Fat: 29gSaturated Fat: 9.4gCholesterol: 156.7mgSodium: 413.5mgPotassium: 586.7mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 2gNet Carbohydrates: 2.9g
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