Smokey's Cat Food (Cold Salmon Spread)

11 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Ready In: 15 min

“This is a simple recipe for salmon dip and spread that I've been making for years, and it always gets requested for social gatherings. Always enjoyed by my fishing buddies, it gained its nickname of 'cat food.' Serve with crisp crackers like rusks, canapes or melba toast.” - by Smokey

Ingredients

2 (7.5 ounce) cans red sockeye salmon
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 (8 ounce) container smoked salmon cream cheese spread
1 pinch dried parsley flakes, for garnish

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Directions

Drain the salmon, remove bones and pieces of skin, and place the salmon into a bowl. Flake the salmon apart with a fork. Stir in onion, lemon juice, horseradish, and salt until mixture is well combined. Stir in smoked salmon cream cheese spread, a few spoonfuls at a time, until the spread is very well combined. Pack into a serving container, and sprinkle with parsley to serve.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (40 total)

Calories
34 cal
2%

Fat
2.2 g
3%

Carbs
0.7 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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LULUNA

Apr. 6, 2010

"Needing to make a Holiday dip and NOT wanting to go to the store - I made this with some modifications. One can of salmon, 8 oz of regular cream cheese, green onions (4). A squirt of lime juice in p..." See morelastic lime. Upped the horseradish to 1T and added liquid smoke (to taste). YUMM-YUM"

sarahxbee

Mar. 4, 2010

"Thanks for sharing, Smokey! I've made this twice with canned salmon, and last weekend I made it with fresh salmon, which I cooked and cooled. It is excellent both ways! I prefer using cooled salmon ..." See morefillets (easier than picking out all the bones from the canned variety and the skin kind of puts me off) Use fresh lemon juice and as much horseradish as you like. Enjoy!"

Wiser1

Feb. 24, 2011

"Good low-carb recipe.. Made with 8 oz. regular cream cheese.. couple of drops of liquid smoke gave it that "smoked salmon" taste.. We ate this on celery and cucumbers.. My husband enjoyed it..Thanks..." See more"

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