Florida Keys Smoked Fish Dip

5 from 17 votes

A creamy, spicy smoked fish dip straight from Key West. Served with slices of jalapenos and crackers, it's like a little piece of appetizer heaven.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: -6 servings

Calories: 205kcal

2 cups smoked whitefish, about 1 lb.
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
4 drops hot pepper sauce or to taste
2 drops Worcestershire sauce or to taste
1-3 drops liquid smoke (only if needed as some smoked fish is stronger than others)
2 teaspoons minced sweet onion
2 teaspoons red bell pepper, minced
Squeeze of lemon juice
Cracked black pepper to taste

Flake fish, being careful to pick out all the bones, and place in food processor with all remaining ingredients. Process til smooth.
If you like your spread with a little more chunkiness just retain part of the fish aside and stir in afterwards.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour for flavors to blend.
Serve with sides of sliced lemon, jalapeno slices, celery sticks, carrot sticks and crackers.

If you like your spread a little creamier, a bit of buttermilk can be added at the end.

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