This easy smoked tuna dip delivers chunky tuna and rich creaminess for an appetizer that comes together in minutes with pantry staples and is perfect for entertaining.
8ozsmoked tunafresh or canned (if using canned, drain before using)
Garnish: Chopped scallions or parsley
Kosher salt to taste
Serve with Ritz crackers, Saltine crackers, potato chips, or veggie strips
Instructions
Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, hot sauce, Old Bay seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and tuna in a mixing bowl. Use a fork to break apart the tuna into flakes then thoroughly mix all ingredients together.
Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours until chilled and flavors have blended. Can also be made the night before.
Serve with crackers of choice. Optional garnishes: chopped scallions or parsley, paprika, hot sauce on the side and lemon wedges.
Notes
If you don't have smoked tuna, you can add 1-2 tsp liquid smoke (add slowly to taste) to canned tuna. Canned or shredded chicken or hot smoked salmon also work in the dip.
An electric mixer can combine ingredients quickly but overmixing may impact texture. Mixing by hand or leaving some tuna to fold in later helps maintain chunky consistency.
If you don't have Old Bay, substitute Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder and salt/pepper to taste.
Taste test before salting, and adjust salt as needed based on the saltiness of the tuna, mayo and other seasonings..
Lemon wedges can be served on the side to add tartness upon serving per individual preferences.