Alaska Dip Trio from Eater's cookbook Eaterland. Smoked Salmon Dip, Kenai Dip and Ranchovy Roe Dip. Perfect for parties or gatherings!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dips, Party, Quick and Easy, Snacks
Servings: 12
Author: Jonathan Melendez
Equipment
Stand or hand mixer
Mixing bowls
Ingredients
Smoked Salmon Spread
8ouncescream cheesesoftened
1/2cupmayonnaise
1/2cupminced shallots
2tablespoonscapers
2teaspoonsfresh lemon juice
1teaspoongrated fresh horseradishor bottled
8ouncessmoked salmonskin removed, flesh crumbled
Fresh dillfor garnish
Pilot bread(or cracker of your choice to serve)
Kenai Dip
2cupsgrated white Cheddar cheesesuch as Beecher's Flagship
3/4cupmayonnaise
1tablespoonCalabrian chiles
1teaspoongranulated garlic
1teaspoongranulated onion
1/8teaspoonliquid smoke
Crackersto serve, such as Triscuits
Ranchovy Roe Dip
1/2cupmayonnaise
1/4cupsour cream
1/4cupbuttermilk
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoongranulated onion
1/4teaspoongranulated garlic
1/4teaspoonfresh lemon juice
1/2teaspoonfish sauceplus more if needed
1/4teaspoonBarnacle Kelp Powder(optional)
1tablespoonchopped fresh dill
1 tablespoonchopped fresh mint
1tablespoonchopped fresh parsley
2ouncescured salmon roe
Wavy totato chipsto serve
Instructions
Smoked Salmon Spread
In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, shallots, capers, lemon juice, and horseradish. Mix on low until slightly smooth, 1 to 2 minutes.
Add the crumbled salmon and stir by hand until just blended through. Garnish with fresh dill and serve with pilot bread or your choice if cracker.
Kenai Dip
Combine the Cheddar, mayonnaise, chiles, granulated garlic and onion, and liquid smoke in a bowl and mix well. Serve with crackers or veggies.
Ranchovy Roe Dip
Combine all the ingredients except for the salmon roe in a bowl and stir until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly, adding more fish sauce if needed.
Pour into a serve bowl and top with the salmon roe. Serve alongside the chips. Enjoy!