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Mackerel paté

 

Method 1

Ingredients

250g - 300g ready-to-eat smoked mackerel

fillets

165g soft cheese

1 lemon

zested and juiced

2 tbsp horseradish sauce

15g fresh parsley

chives or dill, finely chopped

pinch of cayenne

(optional)

toast

and butter, to serve

step 1

Skin the mackerel and break the fillets up into small pieces. Add the soft cheese, lemon zest and horseradish sauce and mix well together with a fork.

step 2

Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, and add lemon juice, to taste. Stir in most of the herbs then cover and chill until ready to serve.

step 3

Sprinkle with a little cayenne, if using, and remaining herbs and serve with warm, buttered toast.

Method 2

🐟 Smoked Mackerel Pâté

📝 Ingredients (Serves 4–6 as a starter/snack):

2 smoked mackerel fillets (approx. 200g total; skin removed, boneless)

100g cream cheese (full-fat for best flavor; can use low-fat)

1–2 tbsp crème fraîche or plain Greek yogurt (optional, for creaminess)

Juice of ½ lemon

1 tsp horseradish sauce (or Dijon mustard for milder flavor)

Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Fresh herbs (optional – chives, dill, or parsley, finely chopped)

🥣 Instructions:

Prepare the Mackerel

Remove any skin and bones from the mackerel fillets.

Flake the fish into chunks.

Blend or Mash

In a food processor, add the mackerel, cream cheese, lemon juice, horseradish, and crème fraîche/yogurt if using.

Pulse until you reach your desired texture — smooth or slightly chunky.

Alternatively, mash with a fork by hand for a rustic feel.

Season

Add black pepper and fresh herbs if using.

Taste and adjust lemon juice or horseradish as needed.

Chill (Optional)

For best flavor, chill in the fridge for 30–60 minutes before serving.

🍞 To Serve:

Toasted sourdough, rye bread, oatcakes, or crackers

Garnish with:

Extra herbs

A wedge of lemon

A few capers or pickled onions on the side

🔄 Variations:

Add a touch of smoked paprika or chili flakes for heat.

Stir in finely chopped gherkins or capers for sharpness.

Replace cream cheese with ricotta for a lighter version.



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