Smoked Tuna Dip
Bursting with fresh flavors, this easy smoked tuna dip combines smoked tuna, cream cheese, paprika, and lemon juice. Perfect for summer picnics, game day. or holiday parties!
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 546kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces smoked tuna in water drained, yellowfin or albacore tuna
- 1/4 cup cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 shallot minced
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Drain the smoked tuna thoroughly and place it in a medium mixing bowl. Use a fork to break up the tuna into small flakes.8 ounces smoked tuna in water
- Add softened cream cheese and sour cream to the tuna. Mix well until the ingredients are combined and the mixture becomes smooth.1/4 cup cream cheese, 1/4 cup sour cream
- Stir in the minced shallot, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, finely chopped parsley, and lemon juice. Mix until the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the dip and it is smooth.1 shallot, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- Season to taste. You can add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip for at least 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Just before serving, add a light sprinkling of smoked paprika and some freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Serve the dip with crackers, bread slices, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Notes
It's important to soften the cream cheese. The recipe will not work properly if the cream cheese isn't softened.
Finely mince the shallot to create a smooth texture.
Storage: Leftover tuna dip can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for around 3 to 4 days. I don't recommend freezing it as the texture of the dip might change once thawed. The dairy-based ingredients in the dip could separate and become grainy after freezing and thawing.
Nutrition
Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 1862mg | Potassium: 706mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2084IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 5mg
