Smoked salmon dip may not hold up well to freezing. Freezing a smoked fish dip can be a viable method of storing the dip for later use, but the success will depend on the dip ingredients. Typically, smoked fish dips are made with mayonnaise, sour cream or cream cheese. In general, none of these products holds up well to freezing.
Can you eat salmon that’s been frozen for a year?
When properly preserved, frozen salmon will stay completely safe for consumption for about 9 months in the freezer. However, it will usually stay safe to consume after that.
You can freeze it from a food safety standpoint, but there is no guarantee that the sour cream will hold up well—it tends to crystallize (and, the salmon may also, although being smoked would help that). Worth trying rather than wasting it; keep in mind this is an opinion based on our kitchen experience, not on any scientific knowledge.
How do you make salmon dip?
1 carton (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese spread.2 tablespoons grated onion.1 tablespoon lemon juice.1 teaspoon prepared horseradish.1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard.1 can (14-1/2 ounces) salmon, drained, bones and skin removed . 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley. Crackers or bread.
This of course begs the query “What is the best dip for salmon?”
White cheddar cheese and apple slices. Granny Smith apples are our favorite for this one. Broccoli and American cheese. Grapes, berries and Neufchatel cheese. Salmon and cucumber with sour cream and chives. Peanut butter and maple syrup. Egg, tuna or chicken salad. Fresh Mediterranean flavors. Almond butter and grapes.
How to defrost smoked salmon?
There are two ways to defrost smoked salmon: by putting it in the refrigerator or by placing it in cold water. If you have time in hand, place the salmon in the refrigerator 24 hours before you need to use it. Allow the temperature to rise till 35-40 F. Make sure you remove the packaging so toxin producing bacteria does not develop.