Smoked Salmon Potatoes Recipe
A creamy smoked salmon potato recipe that combines buttery potatoes with silky smoked salmon, fresh dill, and tangy sour cream — ready in just 35 minutes and perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Print Pin Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- 1 Large Heavy-Bottom Pot For boiling potatoes evenly without overcooking
- 1 Rimmed baking sheet Half-sheet pan, ideal for roasting potatoes in a single layer
- 1 Quality Chef’s Knife To cut potatoes into uniform chunks
- 1 Large mixing bowl To gently fold potatoes and salmon mixture without crushing
- 1 Silicone spatula Flexible edges for gentle folding to keep salmon pieces intact
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes Buttery flavor, holds shape well; red potatoes also work
- 3 tablespoon Olive oil Helps crisp potatoes during roasting
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Adds depth without overpowering salmon
- Salt and pepper To taste; enhances overall flavor
- 8 ounces Smoked salmon Thinly sliced; cold-smoked recommended, hot-smoked works too
- 1 cup Sour cream Tangy creaminess; Greek yogurt is a lighter substitute
- 4 ounces Cream cheese Softened; adds richness and helps sauce cling
- 2 tablespoon Fresh dill Chopped; classic salmon pairing
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Adds brightness and balance
- ½ Red onion Thinly sliced; adds color and mild sharpness
- 2 tablespoon Capers For a briny kick if desired
Instructions
- Wash and cut potatoes into chunks.
- Boil potatoes until fork-tender.
- Drain and steam-dry potatoes.
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Roast potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix sour cream, cream cheese, dill, salmon, red onion, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Fold salmon mixture into roasted potatoes gently using a silicone spatula.
- Top with extra dill, onion, and optional capers.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 250g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 830mg | Potassium: 950mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg