Smoked Mackerel Pate
Elevate your appetizer game with this luxuriously creamy Smoked Mackerel Pâté, a quick and easy recipe that comes together in just 10 minutes! Bursting with rich, smoky flavors, this pâté blends flaky smoked mackerel fillets with velvety cream cheese, a hint of tangy sour cream, and zesty lemon juice for a perfectly balanced taste. A touch of horseradish adds a subtle kick, while fresh parsley brings vibrant freshness to every bite. Perfect for entertaining or a simple indulgent snack, this pâté pairs beautifully with crusty bread, crackers, or crunchy vegetable sticks. Complete with no cooking required, it’s the ideal hassle-free dish to impress your guests or enjoy as a light lunch.
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Ingredients
- 200 grams Smoked mackerel fillets (skin removed)
- 150 grams Cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Sour cream or crème fraîche
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Horseradish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Remove the skin from the smoked mackerel fillets and break the fish into chunks, ensuring there are no bones.
Step 2
In a food processor, combine the smoked mackerel, cream cheese, sour cream or crème fraîche, lemon juice, and horseradish sauce.
Step 3
Blend until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the processor bowl.
Step 4
Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the mixture. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 5
Pulse the mixture briefly to incorporate the parsley, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
Step 6
Transfer the pâté to a serving bowl or ramekin and cover with plastic wrap. Let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 7
Serve with fresh crusty bread, crackers, or vegetable sticks. Garnish with additional parsley or a lemon wedge if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (406.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1080.1 |
| Total Fat 88.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 40.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.8g | |
| Cholesterol 309.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2512.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 11.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.3g | |
| Protein 57.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 776.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 198.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1084.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories