Smoked Whitefish Spread Recipes

YOOPER SMOKED FISH DIP

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients to desired consistency.
• Chill and enjoy.

SMOKED WHITEFISH SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients until well blended.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
• Serve with matzo.

WHITEFISH SALAD

Steps:

• Purchase a whole smoked whitefish of about 2 lbs. Smoked whitefish can be found at kosher markets or your local deli.If you purchased fillets, remove the skin, then skip ahead in the directions to where it says "When the fish is cleaned..."
• Peel the skin from the whitefish. It should come off easily, like paper. On each side of the fish, you will see a center line running from tail to gill. Using a fork, pull the meat outward from that center line, following the diagonal grain of the meat. Pulling the meat from the bones in this way will help you avoid the tiny bones that are sometimes caught in the meat.Place the meat in a pile beside the fish.When the fish is cleaned, flake the meat in small pieces into a mixing bowl, checking for bones with your fingers as you go. If you notice any bones, remove them and discard.
• Once the meat is in the bowl, shred it with a fork and your fingers. Remove any additional bones you might have missed.Add mayonnaise, sour cream, celery pieces, dill, and chives to the whitefish and use the fork to blend. Season the salad with pepper and fresh lemon juice to taste. I usually don't add any additional salt, since the meat is quite salty, but you can add some if you feel the salad needs it. Also, I like a lot of lemon juice in this salad-- I usually squeeze the juice of 1 whole lemon in, at least.
• Serve atop rye bread, bagels, vegetable crudites, crackers, or however you wish-- get creative! Here are some serving suggestions:
• Stuffed Tomato: Core a fresh tomato and scoop out the seeds/pulp. Fill the tomato with whitefish salad. Garnish with fresh dill and serve with sliced Persian cucumbers. This serving suggestion is low carb and gluten free. You can also stuff half an avocado instead of a tomato, if you prefer.
• Whitefish Appetizer: Spread whitefish salad onto a cracker made from rye or your favorite whole grain. Garnish with two half-sour pickle slices and fresh dill. This makes a great appetizer, or serve with a bowl of soup or salad for a light lunch.
• Whitefish Bagel Supreme: Toast your favorite flavored bagel. Spread half of the bagel liberally with cream cheese. Add a few slices of lox and some thinly sliced onions. Top with a scoop of whitefish salad. Serve open-faced topped garnished with fresh chives. Or, to make a more filling meal, close the sandwich with the other bagel portion and slice the sandwich in half.

SMOKED FISH DIP

Steps:

• Place whitefish, mayonnaise, and sour cream in the bowl of a food processor. Season with Old Bay ™ seasoning, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and cracked black pepper. Blend all ingredients until consistency reaches a spread.

FLORIDA STYLE SMOKED WHITEFISH DIP

Steps:

• If your fish has skin still attached, remove it. Depending on the type of fish you have, there may be a bloodline -- dark colored flesh that runs the length of the fish. It can be "fishy", so I prefer to remove it. Just slice it out with a knife and discard.
• Break the fish up into chunks and transfer to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse several times to finely chop the fish. Transfer the fish to a large bowl.
• Add the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne pepper to the food processor. Zest the lemon with a microplane and add the zest to the food processor. Juice half of the lemon and add the juice to the food processor. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Taste for seasonings and adjust as needed.
• Transfer the cream cheese mixture to the chopped fish and stir to combine. Add the chopped bell pepper, celery, onion, pepperoncini, jalapenos & sun dried tomatoes. Mix to combine. Add hot sauce to taste.
• Transfer the fish dip to a storage container and refrigerate for at least four hours, but preferably overnight.

SMOKED WHITEFISH DIP

Steps:

• Remove the bones from the fish and flake into large pieces. Set aside.
• Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, hot sauce, dill, Worcestershire sauce, seafood seasoning, green onions, celery and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Add the fish and pulse a few times to combine. Season with salt and pepper
• Transfer the dip to a bowl. Top with dill and lemon slices and serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, cucumber rounds, radishes and crackers.

SMOKED WHITEFISH DIP WITH BAGEL CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cut the bagels in half vertically through the center hole. Stand the bagel up on the flat side and cut 1/4-inch-thick slices. Add the slices to a rimmed baking sheet and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Bake until the chips are crispy and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the smoked whitefish, cream cheese, mayonnaise, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, cayenne (if using) and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir to combine.
• Serve the whitefish salad with bagel chips, endive, cucumbers and celery.

SMOKED WHITEFISH SPREAD

Steps:

• Place the whitefish, mayonnaise, tartar sauce, lemon juice, cream, hot pepper sauce, and black pepper into a food processor. Pulse until smooth, then scrape into a mixing bowl. Stir in the onion, celery, capers, and dill. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.