Smoked Fish Tiki Spread with Lime and Coconut
A smoky, creamy spread blending tender smoked fish with tropical lime and coconut notes, perfect for crackers or as a sandwich topping. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs smoked white fish, cream cheese, unsweetened shredded coconut for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 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.
Ingredients
- 8 oz, flaked smoked white fish
- 4 oz, softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp minced shallot
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 8 oz flaked smoked white fish with 4 oz softened cream cheese, mixing thoroughly until well blended.
- Step 2: Stir in 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp minced shallot, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tsp hot sauce, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp salt until evenly incorporated.
- Step 3: Cover and refrigerate the spread for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the spread to firm up slightly.
- Step 4: Serve chilled with crackers, toast points, or as a sandwich spread.
