This simple but elegant dip is a great addition to your entertaining table…well, forget entertaining for a while…make it for yourself!
This is part 2 of the Facebook Ingredient Self-Challenge. Today’s ingredient is asparagus.
Recipe
Prep time – 15 minutes Refrigerate 1 hour Total time 1:15
Ingredients
16 thin asparagus spears, chopped
5 oz. salmon
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 T. half & half
4 scallions, chopped
2 T. fresh dill, chopped
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1 tsp. hot sauce such as Tabasco
Salt and Pepper to taste
Bring a small pot of water to boil. Chop asparagus into small pieces. Boil asparagus for 1 minute only. Drain. Immerse into ice water bath to halt cooking. While asparagus is cooling, mix all remaining ingredients. When asparagus is cool, drain and add to mixture. Best if refrigerated for an hour.
This dip is delicious served with crackers or nacho chips.
Optional: add a dash of Liquid Smoke to taste
