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Speedy mackerel pâté
- Published: 27 Oct 21
- Updated: 9 May 24
Find out how to make smoked mackerel pâté with our quick-fix recipe. It would make a sensational speedy starter at your next dinner party and is so tasty that no one will guess it takes just 15 minutes to make!
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This mackerel and beetroot salad combination would also make a lovely, bright starter, too.
Or, for something completely different, how about smoked mackerel Scotch eggs?
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Serves 4
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Hands-on time 15 min
Before you start
If you prefer a chunkier, more rustic pâté, chop everything by hand and bind the ingredients together with the cream cheese.
If you want an extra rich pâté, use full-fat cream cheese and finish with a drizzle of good olive oil.
Not a fan of mackerel? Hot-smoked salmon or trout fillets work great too.
Ingredients
- 240g pack of peppered smoked mackerel fillets (skin removed)
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp drained capers
- 180g Philadelphia Light cream cheese
- ½ bunch of fresh parsley or dill
- 2 tbsp creamed horseradish
- 8 slices of sourdough toast
Method
- In a food processor whizz the mackerel fillets, the lemon juice and zest, capers, cream cheese, parsley or dill and creamed horseradish. Taste and season, then scrape into a serving bowl.
- Sprinkle with extra chopped herbs, lemon zest and black pepper. Serve with 2 slices of sourdough toast per person.
- Recipe from February 2018 Issue
Nutrition
- Calories
- 463kcals
- Fat
- 22g (6.5g saturated)
- Protein
- 24.3g
- Carbohydrates
- 40.4g (5.3g sugars)
- Fibre
- 2.9g
- Salt
- 2.1g
FAQs
Can I make mackerel pâté in advance?
Yes, the pâté can be made up to 48 hours in advance. Keep in a sealed container in the fridge.
delicious. tips
Serve the pâté with sourdough toast for a light lunch or pile on top of a buttery baked potato instead of tuna.
The pâté can be made up to 48 hours in advance. Keep in a sealed container in the fridge.
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Easy and delicious. I added some Cayenne pepper too to give it more of a kick