Candied Salmon Dip
Candied Salmon Dip pairs hot-smoked salmon with a sweet-heat glaze over a tangy, herby cream cheese base. Expect smoky richness balanced by maple, brown sugar, sriracha, and vinegar, with pops of dill, capers, and lemon zest. Ideal for game day or any appetizer spread, it’s great warm and caramelized from the broiler or served chilled with crackers.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Candied Salmon Dip, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 34 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Break the salmon into chunks and add to a mixing bowl, removing any skin and checking for bones as you go. Reserve until needed.
- 2
Add the brown sugar, maple syrup, ketchup, rice vinegar, Sriracha, and cayenne to a small saucepan, and set over medium heat. As it begins to boil, stir with a spoon to combine. Boil on medium heat until the syrup thickens slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and reserve until needed.
- 3
Add the cream cheese, dill, capers, green onions, and lemon zest to a mixing bowl, and use a spatula to mix until evenly combined. Transfer to a small (1 quart) shallow casserole dish, and spread into an even layer.
- 4
Add the syrup to the bowl of smoked salmon, and use a spoon to mix until evenly combined, breaking the salmon into small pieces as you do. Spoon the salmon mixture on top of the cream cheese mixture, and use the tip of a spoon to distribute it evenly.
- 5
Place a piece of plastic wrap over the top, and very gently press down with your hands and fingers to flatten the surface. Remove the plastic, unless refrigerating for later use.
- 6
Set the broiler to High, and place the baking dish about 7 inches below the heating element. Broil until the top is browned and well caramelized, 3 or 4 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Top with more green onions. Serve with crackers. The dip is also good served cold.
- Calories 154.28 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 7.06 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 9.61 g 3%
- Total Fat 9.57 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 5.72 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 34.98 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 393.69 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 0.24 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 5.35 g --
- Added Sugars 0.64 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 52.26 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.16 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 91.74 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 136.52 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 0.63 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Candied Salmon Dip is a Canadian appetizer recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Capers, Cayenne Pepper, and Cream Cheese. Each serving provides about 154.28 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Candied Salmon Dip?
- It is a Canadian dip recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or snack.
- What is Candied Salmon Dip made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Capers, Cayenne Pepper, Cream Cheese, Fresh Dill. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Candied Salmon Dip?
- Explore these Canadian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Candied Salmon Dip?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 154.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Candied Salmon Dip easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Candied Salmon Dip healthy?
- Candied Salmon Dip has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 154.28 calories and 7.06 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 393.69 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.72 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Milk, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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