Archaic Smoked Salmon Spread

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A luxurious spread made with traditionally cold-smoked salmon and aged dill, offering a taste of historical preservation methods. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs Cold-smoked salmon, Cream cheese, Dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Serves 6 Scandinavian cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Finely chop 150g cold-smoked salmon and place in a bowl. Add 150g softened cream cheese and 20g chopped fresh dill, then mix until smooth and well combined.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tsp lemon zest and 2g white pepper until fully incorporated, then fold in 50g sour cream until the mixture reaches a spreadable consistency.
  3. Step 3: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and the spread to firm up slightly, tasting for seasoning adjustment before serving.

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