Smoked salmon and dill dip
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Prep Time
5 Minutes
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Cook Time
0 Minutes
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Yield
1
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Difficulty Level
Easy, Quick
Ingredients
- 2 x 95g can Safcol Premium Smoked Salmon, drained
- 4 tablespoons crème fraiche
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- a dash of Tabascofor the pastry
- lemon wedges
- a selection of biscuits or whole meal toast.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the crème fraiche, drained smoked salmon and chopped dill. Stir, season to taste with sea salt and pepper and a drop or two of Tabasco. Serve with your favourites biscuits or wholemeal toast.
| Servings: | 4 |
| Ready in: | 5 Minutes |
| Course: | Finger Food, Snack, Lunchbox |
| Recipe Type: | Dips & Mousses |
| Ingredient: | Salmon |
Smoked salmon and dill dip
Fast and delicious, this easy smoked salmon and dill dip is the perfect accompaniment for breadsticks or crunchy crudités the next time you have friends around for dinner, it also makes a fabulous sandwich spread.
This recipe is bound to be a crowd favourite for both taste and nutrition benefits! The Safcol Salmon in Springwater helps your blood cholesterol by increasing the ‘good’ HDL cholesterol and helping to lower your triglycerides. In addition to this omega 3 fat is an anti-inflammatory fat and may help with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. If you are keen for a sharp brain then this fat is an essential part of your diet, as 60% of your brain is made from fat! Salmon also provides B12 which is needed for your body to make red blood cells and for your central nervous system to work normally.
Do you suffer from hay fever? Did you know seafood, especially fatty fish, is a great source of omega-3 polyunsaturated fat and is a known anti-inflammatory that may help to reduce the symptoms of hay fever? Good sources of fatty fish include sardines, herring, mackerel, salmon, and anchovies. It’s just another reason to make this smoked salmon and dill dip.
If you like salmon, be sure to check out our salmon recipes page for more inspiration!
