Aunt Effie’s Salmon Ball
- 15m Prep Time
- 0sCook Time
- 2h Ready In
A creamy, savory salmon spread made with canned salmon, cream cheese, and bold seasonings. Perfect as an appetizer with crackers or as a bagel spread.
Ingredients
- 4.93 ml dried minced onions
- 14.8 ml lemon juice
- 1 can salmon
- 227 g cream cheese
- 4.93 ml Worcestershire sauce
- 4.93 ml prepared horseradish
- 4.93 ml liquid smoke
- slivered almonds
- chopped parsley
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 7 of 9 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 35.5 mg
- Iron: 0.5 mg
- Magnesium: 7.01 mg
- Phosphorus: 40.1 mg
- Potassium: 91.5 mg
- Zinc: 0.22 mg
Let's Prepare
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Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 4.93 ml dried minced onions
- 14.8 ml lemon juice
- 1 can salmon
- 227 g cream cheese
- 4.93 ml Worcestershire sauce
- 4.93 ml prepared horseradish
- 4.93 ml liquid smoke
- slivered almonds
- chopped parsley
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon dried minced onions with 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Let soak for 5 minutes until the onions soften.
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Step 2.
While the onions soak, open a 15-ounce can of salmon and drain it well. In a medium bowl, mix the drained salmon with 8 ounces of cream cheese until thoroughly combined.
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Step 3.
Add the soaked onion-lemon juice mixture to the salmon and cream cheese. Then add 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish, and 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (if available). Stir until evenly blended. Adjust seasonings to taste.
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Step 4.
If desired, chill the mixture slightly to make it easier to shape. For a classic presentation, form the mixture into a ball and roll it in slivered almonds and chopped parsley. Alternatively, transfer the mixture to a serving dish, cover, and refrigerate for several hours until firm.
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Step 5.
Serve the salmon ball or spread with crackers. It also pairs well with a dry martini or your favorite cocktail. Leftovers are excellent on bagels.