Smoked Fish Spread Adapted from Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish
Experience the bold, smoky flavors of coastal Florida with this Smoked Fish Spread, inspired by Ted Peters’ famous recipe. Crafted from tender flakes of smoked fish—choose mackerel, mullet, or salmon—blended with creamy cheese, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of spicy Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce, this spread is a quintessential appetizer for seafood lovers. Enhanced with smoked paprika, fresh herbs like parsley and green onions, and served with crunchy crackers or toasted bread, this easy-to-make dish is perfect for entertaining or as a savory snack. Ready in just 20 minutes, this chilled seafood spread allows the deep, smoky essence to shine through, delighting your taste buds with every bite.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound smoked fish (mackerel, mullet, or salmon)
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 package crackers or toasted bread (for serving)
Instructions
Remove the skin and any bones from the smoked fish, then flake the fish into small pieces using a fork.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Blend well using a hand mixer or a fork until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Gently fold in the smoked fish, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the creamy mixture.
Add the green onions and parsley, and mix until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, or hot sauce if desired.
Transfer the smoked fish spread to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the smoked fish spread chilled with crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4439 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 337.6 g | 433% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.6 g | 408% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 731 mg | 244% | |
| Sodium | 6734 mg | 293% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 199.4 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.3 g | ||
| Protein | 135.0 g | 270% | |
| Vitamin D | 26.7 mcg | 133% | |
| Calcium | 503 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2257 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
