SANDRA'S BEST ALASKAN SALMON DIP/SPREAD

A go-to appetizer that is a family favorite
which you are able to use with salmon (as I did here),
or sub the salmon for cooked halibut, dungeness or tanner crab, or minced clams...
--for king crab which is richer here's the link for that recipe https://sandrarecipeblogsite.blogspot.com/2017/07/sandras-famous-alaskan-king-crab-dip.html#.WYAQGoTyvDc...

Yield: (1-1/2 cups)

Prep: 10 mins.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup (about 2 fillets) prepared cooked, regular or smoked salmon, flaked (no bones or skin)

--do not use lox--

1/4 cup whipped cream cheese

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon worcestershire

1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic

1/4 teaspoon granulated onion

1/2 teaspoon old bay seasoning

1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt

1/4 teaspoon ground paprika

Pinch of ground cayenne

Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Serving options:

--crackers

--whole wheat bread slices quartered

--cucumber slices

--celery stocks

--toasted baguette slices

Garnish options:

--Green onion (green parts only), finely sliced

--Paprika

METHOD

Combine all the above ingredients in a small bowl, using a dinner fork. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld.

Serve with your favorite snacking options (a few suggestions are listed above), then top with finely sliced green onions and a light sprinkle of paprika. ~ Enjoy!

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Tip:

Also great to make halibut, dungeness or tanner crab, or clam dip, simply substitute the 1 cup of cooked salmon for cooked halibut, dungeness or tanner crab, or minced clams, respectively.

If you're lucky to have King Crab...here's the separate recipe link, as it's richer and requires different ingredient proportions: https://sandrarecipeblogsite.blogspot.com/2017/07/sandras-famous-alaskan-king-crab-dip.html#.WYAQGoTyvDc