Hello from Florida

Mike Heagerty said:

Welcome Eric!  Nice to have someone from just across the bay on SMF.  I've got a nose for smoking... is that chicken? 

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If you're asking about my avatar, it's Amber Jack that I was smoking for smoked fish dip.

Thanks.

teeznuts said:

Welcome aboard! feel free to share your fish dip/spread recipes. So far all I've tried is smoked salmon spread but I'd love to learn to make more.

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I don't know that mine is much better than anyone else's but I'm happy to share.  I use Amberjack primarily but have had success with King Fish too.

Prior to smoking, I squeeze fresh lemon juice on the meat.  I use a pretty good amount of it.  While that is soaking in I melt some garlic butter (lots of garlic), enough to totally coat the topside of the fillet.  Once that's on the fish, I season it with blackening seasoning and everglades.  Heavy on the blackening and light on the everglades (for my taste).  I also top the fish with onions and tomatos.  



Now, smoke the fish like you normally would.  



Once cooked, remove and place on a cookie sheet.  Shread the fish and remove the skin and any blood lines remaining.  Put in a large mixing bowl.  



To the fish you add a couple scoops of real mayo (maybe a cup), a good squeeze of yellow mustard, a half of a yellow regular sized onion (diced very small), a table spoon or two of pickle relish, a tablespoon or two of worchtishire sauce, lemon juice from a couple lemon wedges. 

You don't want too much mayo.  the consistancy should not be too mayo ish.  If you take a club cracker and try to dip it in the spread, the cracker should break.  You can always add more mayo.  From here, put it in the fridge for at least 4 hours to cool and to let the flavor mix.  Take it out, mix it up and taste.  Usually I end up adding a little more mayo and lemon.  Sometimes more of the other stuff too.  If you add more, give it a few minutes back in the fridge before you serve.  

It's amazing on club crackers with a dash of crystal hot sauce and a Jalapeno on top.  Good luck.