I didn't grow up with whitefish dip, but as soon as I moved to in NYC in 2001, I started shopping at a music store that used to be just a few doors down from the iconic Russ & Daughters Delicatessen. I went in for a childhood favorite of pickled herring and fell in love with all the fish dips offered. Whitefish dips are my favorite, but this is equally delicious using canned, smoked salmon or smoked cod. Also, feel free to leave out the serrano, but it truly matches well with the smoky fish, and just one won't hurt. I've made a sandwich out of this before with toast and plenty of thin cucumber slices or tomatoes from the garden, but it's great shared with dippables like bagel chips or artisan crackers.
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Directions
For the dip: In a large bowl, stir together the cream cheese, Greek yogurt and mayonnaise. Then in order, add each ingredient, completely incorporating before adding the next: white onion, serrano, celery, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, pickles and finally the trout. Add a few grinds of black pepper and taste. If more lemon juice is needed, add a bit to balance the smokiness and salt. Place in a serving dish and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. Remove and dust heavily with the paprika. Serve with lemon wedges, seeded crackers, bagel chips, endive leaves, cucumber spears and carrot spears.
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