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    Home » Recipes » Dip Recipe

    Grilled Planked Salmon Dip Recipe

    Published: Jul 2, 2018 · Modified: Aug 7, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    Create some summertime deliciousness for your next get together with my Grilled Planked Salmon Dip! It's always a party when you bring outJust make sure to have enough on hand to keep your friends & family happy

    Create deliciousness this summer with my Grilled Planked Salmon Dip.

    This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Mission®. All opinions are entirely my own.

    two white oval baking dish filled with salmon dip on a white tray next to a white bowl of tortilla chips all sitting on a wooden cutting board

    After spending a good portion of my life in kitchens on the east coast, I acquired a love for seafood. But that didn’t include salmon until I discovered Pacific Northwest Salmon, that was a game-changer for me!

    So today I’m sharing a grilled planked salmon dip recipe that will have your friends standing on chairs applauding. You can, of course, use Atlantic salmon to make this dip, but I went with my new favorite salmon, “Sockeye”. Not only does it have the salmon flavor I enjoy, it also has a beautiful red color.

    My inspiration for this dish comes from a trip that I took to the Pacific Northwest many years ago. The motel we had been staying at was next to a residential district and as luck would have it our next-door neighbors were grilling fresh salmon they had caught earlier in the day. Well, I guess I looked hungry because they invited me over.

    After an amazing dinner of just-caught grilled salmon, we sat around and talked until the wee hours of that beautiful summer night. Swapping recipes and tall tales we polished a few bottles of wine that night and I made some new friends. We had talked about what to do with the leftover cooked salmon from our summer barbecue and decided that salmon cakes and a salmon dip were both good choices. This is the dip I learned to make on that delicious summer night.

    ingredients to make salmon dip on a wooden cutting board next to a bag of mission tortilla chips

    Let’s start by gathering the ingredients for my grilled salmon dip. In chef speak, this is called a Mise en Place (everything in its place.) This is a good way to save time while you’re cooking and to make sure that you have all the ingredients ready for your dish.

    Uncooked Seasoned Salmon on Plank

    I used a cedar plank for my salmon to give it a little more flavor. Cooking on a plank is easy, you just need to remember to let the plank soak for at least an hour (2 hours is best) before using it. This allows the plank to add that smoky flavor without catching on fire. I used a Cajun seasoning for the salmon but feel free to use your favorite seasoning.

    If the salmon has skin on the bottom there is no need to take it off before cooking. The salmon will lift right off the skin when it’s done.

    Uncooked Seasoned Salmon on Plank on grill grates

    You’re going to use indirect heat to cook the planked salmon. That means that after preheating your grill, you’re going to turn off the center burners, leaving the two outside burners to provide the heat (if your grill only has 3 burners turn the plank long ways and place the plank over the burner that is turned off). Close the cover and allow the salmon to cook uninterrupted for 12-15* minutes. This will be a little on the underdone side which is perfect for the dip. If you like your salmon a little more well done add 2-4 minutes to the cooking time. Just be careful not to cook it too long so the salmon doesn’t dry out.

    *Cooking times may vary depending on your grill.

    cooked seasoned planked salmon on a diagonal on a grill

    The plank will completely dry out but shouldn’t burn, using this cooking method. What it will do is impart some amazing flavors as the steam from the cedar plank helps cook the salmon.

    After the salmon is fully cooked, take it off of the plank and allow it to cool on a clean plate. Once the salmon has cooled you can begin breaking it apart by hand. It should flake nicely.  *The planks can only be used once.

    I do love cooking on my grill and often make neighbors jealous with the interesting dishes I cook up during the summer.

    Cooking outside is fun and you can cook just about anything outside that you can cook inside and for some reason, food cooked on a grill is always tastier, especially during the summer.

    cream cheese in stainless steel bowl with other ingredients in the bowl, sitting on a wooden cutting board next to a red electric hand mixer

    While the salmon is cooking, start on the dip. Whip the cream cheese until it softens then add the mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish, sea salt and black pepper. Use a hand mixer to blend these ingredients together.

    stainless steel bowl of salmon dip mixture sitting on a wooden cutting board with rubber spatula in the bowl

    After the mixture has been blended, it’s time to add the cooked salmon, spinach, red peppers, cheddar cheese and scallions. Blend this all together using a rubber spatula. You don’t want to break up the salmon too much.

    two buttered oval baking dishes on a wooden cutting board next to a stainless steel bowl of uncooked salmon dip

    Butter the baking dishes before adding in the salmon dip mixture. I used two small ovals, feel free to use whichever size serving dish that works best for you.

    two white oval baking dishes filled with salmon dip on a wooden cutting board

    Somehow the words “perfection on a plate” come to mind after tasting this delicious dip. The grilled salmon blends so well with the spices and cheese creating a symphony of flavors….sigh

    But don’t take my word for it. Make this dip for your friends during a summer get-together and let them tell you just how delicious it is.

    If you love dips I know you’re going to enjoy these favorites!

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    Grilled Planked Salmon Dip

    Summertime is fun time and what better way to celebrate summer than with my easy to make and oh so delicious Grilled Planked Salmon Dip.  Add in some Mission Strips Tortilla Chips and you’ve got a party!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 437kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 13 oz Mission® Strips Tortilla Chips
    • 6 oz grilled salmon
    • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning or your favorite seasoning blend
    • 1 tbsp butter
    • 2 tbsp red peppers diced
    • 2 tbsp scallions sliced
    • 10 oz. fresh baby spinach
    • 8 oz. cream cheese
    • ¼ cup mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • 1 tsp horseradish
    • ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
    • sea salt and black pepper to taste
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and preheat gas or charcoal grill to 400 degrees.
    • Soak cedar plank for 1 – 2 hours before using.
    • Place salmon on a soaked plank and season well with your favorite seasoning blend.  Place planked salmon directly on the grill and close the lid.  Allow to cook for 8-10 minutes.  *Cooking times may vary depending on your grill.
    • Add the spinach to a large sauté pan with a half a cup of water and begin cooking over medium-high heat.  Use tongs to move the spinach around until it wilts and starts to release water.  Once fully cooked remove the spinach from the pan and squeeze as much water as possible from the spinach.  (allow the spinach to cool before squeezing out the water)
    • Break apart the cooled salmon by hand, creating nice pieces of flaky cooked salmon.
    • In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth.
    • Add mayo, sour cream, horseradish, sea salt and black pepper and continue beating until well-combined. 
    • Add the remaining ingredients and fold in with a rubber spatula. Taste and re-season if necessary.
    • Bake until the top is brown and the dip is bubbling all over, about 20-25 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly before serving.
    • Serve with Mission® Strips Tortilla Chips and enjoy

    Notes

    **The grilled salmon dip can be cooked directly on the grill instead of the oven.  Just be sure the baking dishes you use can withstand the heat.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 369mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4100IU | Vitamin C: 13.4mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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    Chef Dennis is a semi-retired Chef, writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of A Culinary Journey with Chef Dennis aka Ask Chef Dennis®. Chef Dennis worked professionally in White Table Cloth Restaurants for 40 years and has been developing easy to make, restaurant-style recipes since 2009. The second phase of his reinvention from chef to blogger has earned him a place at the Worlds Dinner Table. Join him on his Culinary Journey enjoying his easy to make Restaurant Style recipes and travel adventures. For more details, check out his About page.

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    1. Brittany

      October 17, 2021 at 6:07 pm

      5 stars
      So good! Even my picky two year old loves it!!

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    2. Steve

      March 14, 2021 at 4:58 pm

      Very interisting recepies to try.Thanks.

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    3. Doug

      June 28, 2020 at 11:46 pm

      5 stars
      Unfreakin real !!! Like The 50th time I have made it !!!!

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