Bright and Spicy Smoked Salmon Dip

Oil-packed smoked salmon combines the flaky texture of cooked fresh fish with the subtle intensity of cold-smoked salmon. Mashed with punchy mix-ins like cornichons, lemon zest and juice, and sambal oelek, it becomes a superb party-ready dip or an excellent schmear for bagels or crackers. Plus, it all comes together in just 15 minutes. Read author and science historian Laurel Braitman’s essay about the dish. 

This recipe serves four, so if you are serving a large crowd, feel free to double or even triple the amounts.