Smoked Northern Michigan Whitefish mixed with cream cheese, yogurt, onions and capers. This is a recipe that I made to try to replicate one found at Carlson's Fishery in Leland, Michigan.
Stacy of Food Lust People Love is hosting this month and invited us all to share our favorite Smoked Fish recipe. Let's see what recipes are being shared today.....
- Gougères Stuffed with Smoked Salmon Mousse from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Smoked Fish Dip from Veggies First Then Dessert
- Smoked Salmon Club Sandwich from Making Miracles
- Smoked Salmon Stuffed Deviled Eggs from Food Lust People Love
- Smoked Salmon Quiche from Karen's Kitchen Stories
- Smoked Whitefish Dip from A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Smoked Whole Pomfret Fish Fry from Sneha's Recipe
- Yubuchobap - Smoked Salmon Sushi Pockets from Palatable Pastime
No trip to Northern Michigan is complete without a stop at Carlson's Fishery in Leland. I always stop in and buy some of their delicious Smoked White Fish Dip to enjoy immediately and a fillet of Smoked Whitefish to make my own dip to enjoy at home later.
I have shared a White Fish Dip with you several years ago when I was talking about a local wine that we get from Leland, Michigan. It was delicious but it was not the same as what I enjoy when I visit Carlson's.
So this year I decided to try it again. Last time I used sour cream, dill and hot sauce. This time I paid a little more attention when I enjoyed the dip while watching the Teen and my great niece playing in Traverse Bay.
So this time I used sweet onion and Greek yogurt. I omitted the dill and added capers. I also left out the hot sauce. It was amazing, not exactly the same but very close. I decided that both dips were winners and I would make whichever one I had the ingredients for on hand. Or maybe, after my next visit, I will share another recipe using what I find in my refrigerator at that time. The possibilities are endless!
Yield: 12 servings
Smoked WhiteFish Dip II
Smoked Northern Michigan Whitefish mixed with cream cheese, yogurt, onions and capers. This is a recipe that I made to try to replicate one found at Carlson's Fishery in Leland, Michigan.
Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min
Ingredients:
- 1 smoked white fish fillet, skinned and flaked (about 2 cups)
- 3 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/2 c. Greek yogurt
- 1/4 of sweet onion, peeled and diced
- 2 T. capers
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Place the fish, cream cheese, yogurt and onion in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until combined but some chunks of fish remain.
- Stir in the capers, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with crackers.
Calories
56.36Fat (grams)
2.68Sat. Fat (grams)
1.49Carbs (grams)
2.02Fiber (grams)
0.11Net carbs
1.90Sugar (grams)
1.54Protein (grams)
6.07Sodium (milligrams)
206.77Cholesterol (grams)
12.31Property of A Day in the Life on the Farm
That's a coincidence: we had smoked salmon for dinner last night, with vegetables, home-baked pepper bread, and cream cheese. Always a treat. I would love to get some of that smoked whitefish from up north.
ReplyDeletebe well... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
It is so good Mae. I don't know if they sell their product down state at all.
DeleteThat's a wonderful dip, a perfect party pleaser!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds delicious, and you can't have too many delicious dip recipes! I need to hunt down some smoked whitefish!
ReplyDeleteIt is so good Karen.
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ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike! Your dip sounds yummy, and I just happen to have a jar of capers sitting around, with no plans for them at the moment. I may try your version of dip soon.
DeleteAnd I yours April.
DeleteHow do you typically eat a fish dip? I imagine it being delicious alongside raw veggies or maybe smeared on small baguette rounds? I've never actually had it so was curious how you like to enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteWe normally have it on crackers or baguette rounds. I haven't tried it with veggies but that would be delicious as well. I often have it as a component on my charcuterie trays.
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