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spicy seafood spread with crackers

spicy seafood spread with crackers

👨‍🍳 Chefy Tip: Bring the cream cheese to room temperature first — cold cream cheese tears the mixer and ruins the texture. Fold the seafood in by hand at the end. Too much mixing turns the spread gluey.

Serves
4
Prep
15 min
Cook
0 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Moderate
Calories
180
Carbs
12g
Protein
10g
Fat
9g

Flavor Profile

🔥 Bold and fiery from the hot sauce and spices
🐟 Rich and umami-packed from smoked salmon and shrimp
🧄 Sharp and aromatic from fresh garlic
🍋 Tangy and bright from fresh lemon juice
🧀 Creamy and smooth from the cream cheese base

Ingredients

🦐 1/2 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
🐟 1/2 cup smoked salmon, flaked
🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
🧀 4 oz cream cheese, softened
🌶️ 1 tsp hot sauce
🍋 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
🌱 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
🧂 1/4 tsp salt
🌶️ 1/4 tsp black pepper
🫒 1 tbsp olive oil
🫒 1 tbsp capers, chopped
🍞 Crackers for serving

Instructions

01

Mix cream cheese, hot sauce, lemon juice, garlic, capers, and olive oil until smooth.

02

Fold in shrimp, smoked salmon, and fresh dill. Season with salt and pepper.

03

Chill 10 minutes to meld flavors. Serve with crackers or cucumber slices.

🧬 Food Science

Smoked seafood has been enjoyed for centuries as a way to preserve fish while enhancing its flavor. The combination of seafood and spice is popular worldwide, from Cajun cuisine to spicy tuna rolls in Japan.

Pair It

🥂 A chilled white wine or sparkling water with lemon pairs beautifully with the smoky seafood flavors.
🍽️ Serve alongside marinated olives or sliced cucumber and radishes.