5 Florida Smoked Fish Dip Recipes

It’s no secret that some of the world’s best seafood can be caught in the local waters of Florida. If you are researching what to do with your catch, consider making a fresh fish dip. Need some Florida smoked fish dip recipes? You’re in the right place! We’ve collected five of our favorite smoked fish dip recipes from across the internet.

What is Smoked Fish Dip?

Served primarily as an appetizer, smoked fish dip is a fish spread.

How is Smoked Fish Dip Served?

Served cold, smoked fish dip is traditionally served with saltine crackers. But, it is just as delicious with pita bread, tortilla chips, kettle chips, or sliced fresh vegetables.

What are the Main Ingredients of Smoked Fish Dip?

Most smoked fish dips are made from a combination of the following ingredients:

• Smoked Fish. You can use any oily fish, but if you’d like an authentic Old Florida recipe, you’ll want to use mullet – a bait fish. If you can’t find mullet, try Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, or Whitefish.
• A Base. You can use mayonnaise, sour cream, or cream cheese.
• Seasonings. Some recipes call for cayenne pepper, black pepper, Old Bay, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, or hot sauce.
• Scallions and/or celery.
• Lemon juice or lemon zest.

In general, you put the ingredients in a food processor for a few minutes, and out comes a delicious, creamy dip.

Florida Smoked Fish Dip Recipes

Key West Smoked Fish Dip, by Linda from 2 Cookin Mamas.

This mayonnaise based smoked fish dip tops the spread with jalapeño peppers. See the recipe.

Smoked Fish Dip, by Jessica from The Novice Chef.

This smoked fish dip features white fish, and it only takes about 5 minutes to whip up. See the recipe.

South Florida Smoked Fish Dip, by Robyn from Grill Girl.

This smoked fish dip recipe offers tips on how to smoke your own fish. See the recipe.

Florida Style Smoked Whitefish Dip, by Lisa from Garlic & Zest.

This smoked fish dip recipe stands out to us because it has sun dried tomatoes in it. See the recipe.

Smoked Fish Dip – Beach Bar Style, by Pam from Biscuits and Burlap.

This smoked fish dip recipe tops the spread with a generous amount of dill. See the recipe.

Which recipe will you try first? Whichever one you decide on, we bet that the hardest part will be trying to save enough for leftovers the next day!

Smoked Fish Dip in Restaurants & Stores

Don’t want to make your own? Stop in these restaurants.

• Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish. (South Pasadena Ave, St. Petersburg, Florida.) Since 1951, Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish has been serving customers from their current location. In addition to smoked fish spread, they also serve smoked salmon, mahi mahi, mackerel, and mullet. See their menu.
• Gary’s Oyster Bar & Seafood House. (Alfred St, Lake Alfred, Florida.) In addition to smoked fish dip, Gary’s Oysters Bar & Seafood House serves oysters, shrimp, catfish, and more. See their menu.
• Smilin’ Bob’s Smoked Fish Dip from the Key West Smoked Fish Company. (Grocery stores, including Winn-Dixie, Publix, Whole Foods, and Sam’s Club.) If you aren’t near either of these famous locations for smoked fish dip, keep an eye out while you are grocery shopping. Read their story.