Recipe: Don't Forget the Salmon Dip - or the crackers

Makes spead/dip for 9oz of crackers

Ingredients:
7.5oz can Sockeye Salmon, for more calcium and minerals use the bones and skin too!
8oz softened cream cheese
3 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper or hot red pepper flakes
1/8 tsp cumin
salt and pepper to taste
1 dash of worstershire or liquid smoke [optional]
1/8 tsp smoked paprika [reserved]

Substitution:
One ounze of Bitter Sweet Herb Farm seasoning packet may be used in place of fresh herbs, seasonings and spices. Add BHF pack to salmon, cream cheese and lemon for quick easy ready dip.

Serving Suggestion:
Winter/Fall - serve salmon spread/dip in a glass dish alongside tablewater or seasame crackers; garnish with leftover dill or lemon slices and lightly dust dip with smoked or plain paprika. Use dip knives for clean and convenient self service.
Spring/Summer - serve salmon spread/dip on toast points or mini sandwiches with the crust removed and garnish with leftover dill; lightly dust mini sandwiches with smoked or plain paprika.

Mix:
Combine all above ingredients except salmon and reserved paprika. Once cream cheese and seasonings are combined, drain sockeye salmon and incorporate into the dip. Transfer dip to a clean serving dish or bowl. Arrange garnish and sprinkle with a dash of paprika.

Required Time: 10 minutes [allow 20 minutes for cream cheese to soften]

Recommended:
Allow salmon dip to chill in the refridgerator for 30 minutes before serving to fully combine the flavors of each incredient.

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