Rockfish is a bold white fish to use in this creamy fish dip recipe. Its robust flavor is a delicious balance to zesty sour cream, livened up with the addition of scallions and dill. Because it’s so quick to make, the dip is perfect to serve at a festive feast, or simply to make as a weekend snack.
Substitutions and Ingredients for Fish Dip
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Rockfish: Any variety of flaky white fish can be used in this recipe, but a flavorful variety like rockfish is ideal. Pan-frying the fillet gives it a little extra flavor as it sears, but baked or broiled rockfish can be substituted. If you have cold smoked Pacific halibut or cold smoked sablefish in your kitchen, try replacing rockfish with a small amount of either (they pack tons of flavor and saltiness) to give the dip smoky appeal.
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Sour cream: For the best flavor and most dippable consistency, sour cream is a great base. As an alternative, Greek yogurt (full fat or fat free, depending on your preference) can be substituted.
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Scallions and dill: These two ingredients can be mixed and matched for other ingredients. Finely diced onion or shallots are a fine swap for scallions, as are chives. Fresh dill can be substituted for dried dill, for a stronger flavor, or omitted entirely if dill is not to your liking.
