This smoked trout dip is a fabulous appetizer that packs a ton of flavor into each bite.
Earlier I was chatting with Kim, another food blogger, and we discussed how we were both at a conference last year but never actually met. She wondered how that could have happened but it made a lot of sense to me.
I’m pretty comfortable writing about my life here and chatting with others on social media. I have wonderful friends and am a fairly social person in my day to day life. But I’m also extremely shy in certain social situations. In a room full of strangers I’ll often become introverted and stick with the people I know. I really hope it never comes across as being snobby. I just find engaging with people I don’t know well to be somewhat draining after a while. I never fully relax. It would be so convenient to be an extrovert at parties and blogger conventions! But that’s just not who I am.
Over the next few weeks I’ll be attending several more food blogger conferences. First up will be Camp Blogaway in California followed by Eat Write Retreat in Philadelphia. Later in the summer I’ll be attending the Big Summer Potluck and in the fall I’m heading to Seattle for IFBC. Phew, that’s a lot of conferences!
And while I’m very excited, I also feel nervous. I’m never totally sure who will come out to play at these events. Will it be the extroverted version of myself that appears after I’ve had a few drinks? Possibly, but for obvious reasons that’s not really sustainable. More likely than not people will meet Awkward Jen, a gal who smiles a lot and listens to others but often struggles when it’s her turn to talk. Sometimes Awkward Jen becomes preoccupied with how she feels awkward and then realizes she hasn’t been paying attention to the conversation at all. Which totally makes things more awkward.
Hopefully I won’t feel too shy and I’ll be able to mingle. There are so many people I’m looking forward to meeting! In order to meet them all I will really need to push myself out of my comfort zone.
Do you ever experience social anxiety? What are your tricks for handling it?
This smoked trout dip is inspired by an appetizer I had last month while dining out with friends. It really packs a lot of flavor punch and is a great way to whet the appetite before a large meal. I recommend letting it sit for awhile before serving to let the flavors combine and absorb into the rye bread.
Smoked Trout Dip
Ingredients
- 6 ounces smoked trout, skin removed, diced
- 1 heaping teaspoon fresh chives, chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers, with some of the juice from the jar
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon mayonaise
- juice from 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 cup rye bread, chopped (I used marbled rye)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- For best flavor, allow the dip the sit for 20-30 minutes before serving so the flavors have a chance to blend.
- Serve with crostini, crackers or celery.
Please read my full post for additional recipe notes, tips, and serving suggestions!
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I love this through and through!! Smoked trout just screams summer to me, and camping. And I want this BADDDDD
I’m quite the hermit in large social situations too (think Buster, from “Arrested Development!”) :D
This smoked trout dip looks heavenly! I would be tempted to enjoy it by the spoonful!
Beautiful pictures and the recipe is going on my to-make list. Maybe even for tomorrow’s Friday-night-dip-and-chip-night. Yum.
Oh goodness, my husband would love this! I have to make this soon :)
This looks fantastic!! Anytime there is a combo of dill, greek yogurt and lemon… I am in heaven. The website is beautiful by the way!
Have fun at all the conferences! Just try to relax and have fun. The last time I was going to an event that was supposed to be fun I was so nervous I almost talked myself out of going. As crazy as it sounds, I talk to myself and told myself ti chill out and enjoy. It was the best time I’ve ever had.
I haven’t found anything that helps me other than prescribed medication or alcohol. I can’t take the meds or drink anymore so I find myself withdrawing more and more, not even going to extended family events. It’s a real pain in the patootie. Others have dealt with theirs fine breathing techniques, imagery, mind over matter kinds of stuff and therapy. Also, just doing it more and more will equip you better! When I need a “socal” fix, I just go to my neighborhood grocery store. I’m such a good customer they all know me and I crack jokes with the checkers, or just people watch. :-).
Your dip is on my list now. I have no doubt it is divine!
I had to make room in my freezer, so I smoked 3 huge trouts today. If I make this (it sounds delish!), do you think I can freeze it?
I think you should be able to freeze it!
Thanks, I made it and am putting it in the freezer. YUM!
I think its funny that at the end of this you said do you ever have social anxiety. Of coarse and if someone says no they are lying about. My solution to social anxiety is make the moment more awkward for everyone so you level the palying field. Usually a dirty hairy is a good one. Thats a tequilla shot chased by pickle juice.
Oooh this looks like the prefect party dip!
The flavors in this dip sound so good! Such a great appetizer!
My son would go crazy for this! Very similar to a trout dip he had in Costa Rica that he loved!
Love the savory flavors in this dip and it is so different!
excellent fish for a dip and a nice change from salmon :)