Jul 14 2026
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Smoked Fish Recipe

Inspired by Benchwarmers Bagels
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Smoked fish spread, pickle of the day, roe, potato chips.

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Ingredients

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For the Smoked Fish Spread

For the Pickle of the Day

For Serving

Method

For the Smoked Fish Spread

  1. 1

    Prepare the Fish Spread

    In a mixing bowl, combine the smoked fish and cream cheese. Use a fork to blend them together until smooth.

  2. 2

    Flavor the Spread

    Add lemon juice, chopped dill, chopped capers, and black pepper to the fish mixture. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.

  3. 3

    Chill

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

For the Pickle of the Day

  1. 4

    Prepare the Pickling Liquid

    In a saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the sugar and salt dissolve completely.

  2. 5

    Pickle the Cucumbers

    Place sliced cucumbers in a jar and pour the hot pickling liquid over them. Add dill sprigs to the jar. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

For Serving

  1. 6

    Plate the Dish

    Spoon the smoked fish spread into a serving bowl. Arrange fish roe and potato chips alongside the spread on a platter.

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