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Smoked Mackerel Pâté

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Smoked Mackerel Pâté with crème fraîche, a delicious starter for every occasion. It’s so quick to make, but jam-packed with incredible flavours. No need for expensive ingredients, this is so much better than any ready-made pâté that comes in a tiny jar and costs quite a bit. Best served with a nice slice of bread, toast or bruschetta. 

2 slices of bread spread with mackerel pate on a white plate

As much as I love fresh fish, I could never say no to the smoked one either. It’s ready to use, delicious, and perfect for putting together any dish at the very last minute.

Take this yummy pâté – it’s ready in literally 2 minutes at the most, and it’s perfect for any party too, not just a nice starter for a family dinner. My Homemade Smoked Salmon Pâté has always been a big favourite of mine, and now the smoked mackerel one can be added to the list.

I chose to use crème fraîche for its refreshing kick, I think it balances well the saltiness of the smoked fish. But if you can’t find it, cream cheese or sour cream are good substitutes too.

Adding lemon juice adds more flavour and a nice citrussy touch, this works so well with the creme fraiche without overpowering it. And it’s all a matter of adding everything to a food processor and blitzing it to the desired consistency.

Overhead shoot of a white plate with  slices of bread spread with mackerel pate, and a lemon slice too. Next to the plate half a lemon and a ramekin of more pate.

HOW TO MAKE SMOKED SALMON PATE

As promised, this pate is as quick as you can get. The ingredients we need:

  • smoked mackerel fillets: I used plain smoked mackerel, but you can get a variety of smoked mackerel too, from peppered to spicy –  any would work, it’s up to one’s taste buds
  • crème fraîche – it should be easy to find in any supermarket, if not, cream cheese or sour cream can be used instead
  • lemon juice –  I used the juice of half a lemon, but you can use more of less depending on how citrussy you like it
  • ground black pepper – it adds a nice peppery hint, I highly recommend you use it
  • spring onions – add freshness and colour, I absolutely love them. Alternatively, you can use chives.
  • parsley and dill – fresh or frozen are the best, but you can also add dried ones

Add everything to a blender, and blitz well until either smooth or a chunkier texture. If you don’t have a food processor, you can chop the fish finely using a sharp knife, and mix everything well.

Collage of 2 photos to show how to make smoked mackerel pate

HOW TO STORE THE PATE

The smoked mackerel pate can be transferred to a tupperware or a jar and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days – the saltiness of the fish makes it stay fresh and keep its strong flavours for long.

Alternatively, keep the smoked mackerel fillets in their own packaging in the fridge for 2-3 days (or check the packaging for best date), and make the pate just before serving – it’s so quick, it can be whipped up just before meal time.

And there you have, a delicious pate for any celebration – it’s delicious enough to be served to those posh guests too. If you happen to have only the tinned mackerel, that should be a good one to use too, my Tuna Dip is always a life saver when time is short for putting together a quick and delicious spread.

Close- up shoot of a slice of bread with smoked mackerel pate on it garnished with a leaf of fresh parsley

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2 slices of bread with pate on them and a parsley leaf on top
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Smoked Mackerel Pâté
Prep Time
2 mins
Total Time
2 mins
 

Smoked Mackerel Pâté with crème fraîche, a delicious starter for every occasion. It's so quick to make, but jam-packed with incredible flavours. No need for expensive ingredients, this is so much better than any ready-made pâté that comes in a tiny jar and costs quite a bit. Best served with a nice slice of bread, toast or bruschetta.  The lemon and creme fraiche gives it a fresh kick, and makes it light and delicious. Best appetizer for Christmas or the New Year.

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: International
Keyword: smoked fish recipes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 397 kcal
Author: Daniela Apostol
Ingredients
  • 2 fillets of smoked mackerel (100 g each fish fillet)
  • 3 tbsp crème fraîche
  • lemon juice from half a lemon
  • 2 spring onions
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp chopped dill
Instructions
  1. Remove the skin of the smoked fish and break it into a few pieces.

  2. Chop the spring onions.

  3. Add the fish, creme fraiche, lemon juice, spring onions, parsley and dill to a food processor and blitz to the a smooth paste or the desired consistency.

  4. Serve with bread, toast or bruschetta.

Nutrition Facts
Smoked Mackerel Pâté
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Cholesterol 121mg40%
Sodium 199mg8%
Potassium 930mg27%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 46g92%
Vitamin A 445IU9%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 63mg6%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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