Smoked Mullet Dip
A creamy dip of smoked local mullet, a Gulf Coast fish-house classic served with saltine crackers.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 230 kcal
Equipment
- •Food processor or mixing bowl
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 230 kcal
- fat
- 18
- carbs
- 4
- protein
- 14
- calories
- 230
Instructions
- 1
Flake the smoked mullet into small pieces. Pick out and discard all the skin and bones.
- 2
Put the fish, cream cheese, and mayonnaise into a bowl.
- 3
Mash everything together with a fork or pulse briefly in a food processor. Keep some chunky texture.
- 4
Stir in the onion, lemon juice, and hot sauce.
- 5
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- 6
Dust with paprika and serve with crackers.
Chef's tips
Use hardwood-smoked fish for the best smoky flavor. Do not overmix so the dip keeps some texture, and let it rest a few hours so the flavors blend.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 5 days.
Reheating
Serve cold; no reheating needed.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Over-blending the dip into a smooth paste instead of leaving flaky pieces
- •Serving right away instead of chilling, which leaves the flavor flat
Serving suggestions
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