Smoked Trout Dip
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Smoked trout dip is a classic British appetizer recipe that is incredibly easy to make. Some dishes are so darn simple, I sometimes can’t believe they aren’t more popular.
This smoked trout dip is one of those dishes. I got the recipe over 35 years ago when I was traveling through England after college.
I stayed with friends of my mom. For dinner one night, we each were served a small ramekin of this creamy smoked trout dip, which is more like a mousse, with some water biscuits as our starter. I immediately fell in love with the velvety texture and slightly smoky flavor of the fish.
The next day I left for Scotland with the recipe in my backpack! I first published this on September 26th, 2013. I’ve updated the photos and in the process discovered it’s also low-carb, keto and gluten free.
Ingredients for smoked trout dip
- 8 ounces smoked trout skinned and boned (or smoked mackerel)
- 6 ounces unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 teaspoon horseradish prepared, not creamed
- 3 Tablespoons whipping cream
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- Kosher salt and white pepper to taste
- Fresh chives finely chopped, (optional)
- Fresh dill finely chopped (optional
Smoked fish seems to be much more popular in England and smoked mackerel would work equally well. This is a classic British starter, that’s not much more than butter and a bit of cream. Although it’s generally served with water biscuits or cream crackers, you can pipe it into cucumber cups, or serve it American Style on top of thick-cut potato chips.
When I re-made this smoked trout dip last weekend, I spread some on Trader Joe’s new gluten free crispbread, which are pretty low-carb; only 6 grams for each slice.
I love them, but not everyone has a Trader Joe’s close-by. Scroll to the bottom of this post for a collection of low-carb, gluten-free and keto crackers that I’ve collected from some of my healthy blogger friends. You’ll also find some more delicious appetizer ideas that are low-carb, gluten free and keto friendly. You can purchase smoked trout from Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods or from Amazon. Maybe you’re lucky enough to catch and smoke your own trout? This recipe is for you!
How to make smoked trout dip
Remove the skin from the smoked trout and break it into pieces. Pulse the trout a few times in the bowl of a food processor. Add remaining ingredients until mousse is blended and somewhat smooth. Serve with vegetables, water biscuits or low-carb crackers.
Low-carb crackers and biscuits.
Here are some great alternatives to regular crackers!
Low-Carb Everything Crackers from Lowcarb Delish.
Herb Crackers from My Crazy Good Life
Low-Carb Sesame Cheese Crackers from Beauty and the Foodie.
These Tasty Keto High Fiber Crackers are from Fit to Serve.
Kale Rosemary Super Seed Crackers from Tasting Page.
Paleo Herb Crackers from Perchance to Cook.
Looking for more low-carb, gluten free and keto friendly appetizers?
Trader Joe’s Copycat Blue Cheese Pecan Dip from Christina’s Cucina
Smoked Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball from Life Made Simple
My favorite Mushroom Spread
Smoked Trout Mousse
Ingredients
- 8 ounces smoked trout skinned and boned (or smoked mackerel)
- 6 ounces unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 teaspoon horseradish prepared, not creamed
- 3 Tablespoons whipping cream
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- Kosher salt and white pepper to taste
- Fresh chives finely chopped, (optional)
- Fresh dill finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, pulse trout for 10-15 seconds
- Add butter and pulse an additional 5-10 seconds.
- Add cream, horseradish, lemon juice and seasonings and pulse until mousse is blended, but not completely smooth, about 10 to 20 seconds.
- Taste and adjust seasonings with additional lemon juice, salt and white pepper as needed.
- Garnish with fresh chives or dill.
Oh yum…Thanks for sharing our keto high fiber crackers. Your smoked trout mousse pairs perfectly with them. I can’t wait to share your post with our readers.
I’m kind of addicted to keto crackers right now…especially with this dip!
this is so much like a pate´I just posted on that contains smoked trout. It’s the best!
I’ve been re-vamping my old recipes and am surprised how many are keto friendly!
Is this correct? It seems like an awful lot of butter. I want to make it but I’m worried that 4:3 ratio of trout to butter is off.
Did you make it? Yes it’s correct. Not sure why you’ve given me four stars without having made it? It’s a spread that goes on crackers or bread.
I gave you 4 stars because I haven’t tried it yet, should I have left it at zero and then updated it afterwards?
I wanted to check the recipe was correct so I didn’t waste over a pound of butter if it wasn’t.
Thanks for the reply, I’ll make it now you confirmed it’s not a mistake
A pound of butter? It’s 6 ounces! That’s not even a 1/2 pound.
I was making a lot! I had 4 pounds of trout!
Oh my goodness! This is sooo easy and was a hit at a little party I had over the weekend. I served it with a combination of regular and gluten free crackers.