Superior because that’s the spectacularly beautiful, pure lake that provides us with these outstanding fish, and superior because that’s what this dip is! Superior Smoked Whitefish Dip is a crowd-pleasing dip packed with lemon, dill, garlic, and the star of the show: flaky, smoked whitefish.
Can’t get smoked whitefish? Any smoked, flaky fish should do. But, if you haven’t had the life privilege of eating our fish from our fantastic freshwater sea, add it to your bucket list. Come check out the unique beauty that is Lake Superior; there is nothing like it in the world!
And then make this because, YUM!!
And yes, for you Yoopers who notice my cutting board is in the shape of the mitten and not the Yoop (which it should be), please don’t hate. I am in need of the right shape, and let’s face it, most folks know Michigan by the hand so we can just keep our part a little secret until someone wants to bless me with the correct shape cutting board. Ahem. Anyone? ;o)
This dip comes together in minutes! Start by gently tearing your beautiful whitefish into small, bite-sized pieces — 2 cups worth — and setting aside.
In a large bowl, mix 12 oz. cream cheese with the following ingredients:
2 T. real mayonnaise
2 T. lemon juice plus zest if desired
1/2 c. onion diced very fine or grated if preferred
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 T. fresh garlic
1/2 tsp. dill weed or 2 T. fresh dill (or to taste)
Salt and pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients well with a hand mixer and if it’s possible to wait and not dig right in, let it chill for a couple hours to let all those flavors get to know each other well.
I love these served on thin rice cakes for my lunch, or if you’re serving it as an appetizer, crackers, rye toast, or bagel chips would be great as well. Serve with fresh lemon wedges and be prepared to WOW them all!
- 2 c. smoked whitefish or smoked fish of choice.
- 12 oz. cream cheese with the following ingredients:
- 2 T. real mayonnaise
- 2 T. lemon juice plus zest if desired
- ½ c. onion diced very fine or grated if preferred
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 T. fresh garlic
- ½ tsp. dill weed or 2 T. fresh dill (or to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Thin rice cakes, crackers, rye toast, or bagel chips.
- Gently break smoked fish into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Use a hand mixer to blend remaining ingredients well. Cool for 2 hours before serving.
- Serve with crackers and lemon wedges.
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Alison, I love your dip! Does this freeze well?
Darnell, you sure made me smile this morning! I do, tooooo! :o)
Though cream cheese CAN technically be frozen and some dips are possible to freeze with enough liquid content, I’m hesitant to say this one should be frozen since it can’t be heated which might help a frozen cream cheese dip be brought back to the correct texture. I should probably test this soon and if you beat me to it, please let me know how it goes!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for the great question!
I absolutely love your recipe! Ever since my trip to Leland, where I tasted The Cove restaurant’s smoked whitefish dip, I’ve been craving it. Your recipe fulfilled my craving. Thank you!
Well, didn’t you just make me smile?! Thank you, Susan for your amazing comment! Every single time I drive past our local whitefish place, I’m tempted to make the dip again, but I’m not sure once a week would be wise! :o) Also, I totally understand the restaurant cravings. I have them from everywhere which is half the reason I cook.
What a great recipe for my whole smoked whitefish! This dip, crackers, good wine and great friends!
Cindi!! Thank you so much for this amazing compliment! I am so glad you found my recipe, and hope you find lots more to love here on TWN. :o)
This is so yummy! I loved the amount of white fish in this dip! I just came back from the beautiful UP and brought back a whole smoke whitish and this recipe was just what I was looking for! Makes a good amount to share!
Well, this is one happy comment to receive today! :o) Thank you, Lisa! I love it every single time I make it. It’s so neat to hear that you were able to utilize your amazing U.P. spoils plus my little recipe to use it in a way that makes you food-happy! Thank you so much for taking the time to come back and let me know. It really matters to me. I hope you find lots more to love here on TWN!
Never been to the U P and brought back smoked Whitefish and made your Superior dip. Loved it.
David, I am the most flattered by this compliment! Thank you so much for trusting my recipe with that treasured whitefish, and for taking the time to come back and let me know you loved it! :o) Comments like yours are what keep me cooking!