The Best Florida Fish Dip Recipe
Try the best Florida Smoked Fish Dip. This creamy seafood spread is a local happy hour favorite in the Florida Keys. Made with smoked fish, cream cheese, mayo, and a blend of herbs and spices, it packs flavor in every bite. Serve it with crackers or fresh veggies and watch it disappear fast.
Ingredients
- 1 pound smoked fish (wahoo, mackerel, mahimahi, or mullet)
- 4 oz full-fat Philadelphia cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- â…“ 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
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Break the fish into small pieces by hand or pulse a few times in a food processor.
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In a large bowl, blend the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
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Fold in the smoked fish, celery, onion, and bell pepper.
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Stir in Old Bay and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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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: 9.4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 156.7mgSodium: 413.5mgPotassium: 586.7mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 2gNet Carbohydrates: 2.9g