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    Taramasalata

    A velvety, blush-pink dip of cured fish roe whipped with olive oil, lemon, and bread until light as mousse.

    ⏱ 15 minPrep time
    🔥 15 minCook time
    🍽 6Servings
    🏷 AppetizerCategory
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    Taramasalata — Greek fish roe dip whipped with olive oil and lemon

    Taramasalata is the pale pink dip of Greek meze tables, made from cured fish roe whipped with bread or potato, olive oil, and lemon into a smooth, briny spread. It tastes of the sea in the best way.

    Traditionally eaten during Lent and at festive tables, taramasalata is served with pita, raw vegetables, or bread. Good taramasalata should be thick enough to hold a swoosh — and dangerously easy to finish.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Squeeze the soaked bread very dry. Boil the potato until tender, if using.
    2. In a food processor, blend the tarama, bread, potato, garlic, and lemon juice until smooth.
    3. With the machine running, stream in the olive oil slowly until the mixture is thick and creamy.
    4. Season with white pepper. Taste and add more lemon juice if needed.
    5. Chill 1 hour. Serve swooshed onto a plate with olive oil, pita, and crisp vegetables.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Rinse very salty tarama briefly under cold water, then pat it dry. The dip emulsifies best when everything starts at room temperature.

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    Recipe details

    Prep15 min
    Cook15 min
    Servings6
    CategoryAppetizer
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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