What ingredients do you need for Smoked Tilapia Dip?

You need 8 ingredients: Tilapia fillets (smoked via Citrus & Herb method), Cream cheese (softened), Sour cream, Fresh dill, Capers, Shallots (minced), Hot sauce, Crackers or sliced cucumber for serving.

What temperature do you cook Smoked Tilapia Dip at?

Cook at 300°F / 150°C (Citrus method). Use Alder or Apple for the best smoke flavor.

Appetizer

Smoked Tilapia Dip

Name: Smoked Tilapia Dip
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2-4 servings
Ingredients: Tilapia fillets (smoked via Citrus & Herb method); Cream cheese (softened); Sour cream; Fresh dill; Capers; Shallots (minced); Hot sauce; Crackers or sliced cucumber for serving

If you’re worried about delicate fillets breaking apart, smoke them whole specifically to make this crowd-pleasing dip.

Time: 30 min smoke + 10 min assembly

Temp: 300°F / 150°C (Citrus method)

Wood: Alder or Apple

Ingredients

Tilapia fillets (smoked via Citrus & Herb method)
Cream cheese (softened)
Sour cream
Fresh dill
Capers
Shallots (minced)
Hot sauce
Crackers or sliced cucumber for serving

Method

Smoke fillets whole using the Classic Citrus & Herb method above. Let cool completely.

Post-Smoke Assembly

Flake the fish by hand. Mix with softened cream cheese, sour cream, fresh dill, capers, minced shallots, and a dash of hot sauce. Stir until combined but still chunky.

Serve

Chill for at least 20 minutes before serving. Best with crackers, celery, or sliced cucumber.