Description
This Smoked Mackerel Pate is a quick, creamy, and flavorful spread made in under 10 minutes. Packed with protein and omega-3s, it’s perfect for a light lunch, appetizer, or snack, served with bread, crackers, or salad.
Ingredients
180 g (6 oz) skinless, boneless smoked mackerel fillets
100 g (3.5 oz) cream cheese
1 lemon, zest and juice
2 tsp horseradish sauce
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
To serve: cress, lemon wedges, extra black pepper
Instructions
- Flake the smoked mackerel into small pieces and place in a large bowl.
- Add the cream cheese, lemon zest and juice, horseradish sauce, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Mix well using a fork until combined, leaving small pieces of fish visible for texture.
- For a smoother pate, pulse the mixture briefly in a food processor.
- Spoon into a serving bowl and top with cress, black pepper, and a squeeze of lemon.
- Serve with crusty bread, crackers, or a fresh salad.
Notes
Use peppered smoked mackerel for extra flavor.
Swap cream cheese for Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Add fresh herbs like dill, chives, or parsley for freshness.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Defrost fully before serving and stir in a little lemon juice to refresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 140 g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
