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Tinned fish is having a moment, and it’s a moment I am absolutely here for. This Smoked Trout Dip is the most delicious way to use up a can of smoked trout, and the easiest way to feed guests when entertaining.
This appetizer is inspired by the Smoked Trout Dip on the menu of Honor Bar here in Dallas (a Hillstone Restaurant). Anytime I dine there it’s an absolute must! Creamy and rich, but also simple and delicious. Simply served on a saltine cracker and *always* topped with a few dashes of the Jalapeño Tabasco sauce (the one in the green bottle). The kick from Tabasco on top is an absolute MUST HAVE for serving!
While you can use store-bought smoked trout filets, I prefer Fish Wife Tinned Smoked Rainbow Trout, it has amazing flavor and is really high-quality tinned fish that is perfect for making easy recipes like this. It’s smoked in small batches over a mix of beech, maple, and birch wood, and is just packed with that smokey flavor in every bite. Having this on hand makes it easy to whip up this dip in no time at all.
Aside from having good quality tinned smoked trout, this recipe only needs a handful of other simple ingredients:
- celery
- green onion
- garlic
- dijon
- mayo and creme fraiche (to add creaminess)
- salt and pepper
That’s it! Again, the smoked trout is the star of the show and this simple recipe is absolutely going to shine at your next get-together. I brought this dip to my family Christmas and it was gone in no time at all. In fact, Clayton loved it so much, he asked me to make it 2 days later to bring it to a friend’s football watch party! Again, it got devoured at that party, too!
Whether it’s Super Bowl Sunday, Christmas Eve, or a weekend dinner party, this decadent Smoked Trout Dip comes together in minutes and has the perfect amount to serve as a shared appetizer at any party!
Looking for more delicious dip recipes? Here are some of my favorites:
3-Ingredient Buffalo Chicken Dip
Mexican-Inspired Street Corn Dip
Spicy Lamb and Eggplant Labneh
Smoked Trout Dip
Ingredients
- Four 2.8-ounce cans smoked rainbow trout I use Fishwife brand
- ½ cup small-diced celery
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons crème fraiche
- 3 tablespoons homemade mayo
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more to taste
- Kosher salt to taste
- Green jalapeño Tabasco sauce for serving
- Saltine crackers for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the smoked trout and using the back of a spoon, break up the fish until it is all flakey and broken apart.
- Add the celery, green onions, garlic, Dijon, crème fraiche, mayo, and pepper and stir until well combined. Add salt and more pepper, to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably for 2-3 hours. Serve with cracker and Green jalapeño Tabasco sauce.
- This keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Photography and styling by Eat Love Eats.
I used TJs trout and I think it’s great! really great flavorI
PS i used the 1x recipe, and ended up only using three cans of trout as it was looking drier then the pics and insta vid seem. but the proportions of green onions and celery are good. maybe personal preference on the proportion of trout (or I was following the wrong recipe and should’ve only used 2 cans for 1x….)
Do you usually drain the oil from the canned smoked trout before mixing it up? Thanks!
Yes!
Sooo good! Trader Joe’s has a canned smoked trout and its a great alternative to Fishwife for anyone unable to find it.
Thank you! Otherwise I’d be spending $40 on fiswife trout for this one appetizer!
Fish wife smoked trout is a luxury but so worth it. Im curious what it tastes like with other brands. The green Tabasco was a necessity! Overall really enjoyed how quick and delicious it was.
I’ve only tried this with Fishwife at the moment because I agree it is worth it! If anyone else has tried another brand they would recommend, let us know!
hi! any substitute for the mayo?
You can use greek yogurt or just more creme fraiche
Hi Alex, I tried adjusting the serving size and everything but the number of tout tins changed. I am guess it’s safe to assume half as many are needed if I I want to make a smaller portion? Thanks!!
Correct! The way we had to format this recipe, that section does not adjust like the other ingredients. So you will just need 2 tins if serving only 3 people!
My store was out of the trout but I was so determined to try this recipe. They had the smoked salmon so I used it instead and didn’t include the salt the recipe called for. It was amazing ♥️!
Love all your recipes. Have both your books. I am dairy free what would you recommend in place of the crème fraiche?
you can sub in an additional amount of mayo or even a DF cream cheese (like Kite Hill brand).
Easy and a healthy lunch protein for this pregnant lady!
Where do you buy fishwife brand???
I find it a Central Market here in TX, but they are also now at Whole Foods! You can purchase online as well