Description
Smoked mackerel pâté is smooth, savory, and quick to prepare. Perfect as a spread for crackers or bread, it makes a simple yet impressive starter.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 whole smoked mackerel (or 4 fillets)
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) unsalted butter, chopped
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated horseradish (or 2 teaspoons horseradish sauce)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 lemon, juice only
Seasonings:
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons creme fraiche
Instructions
- Carefully strip away skin and debone the mackerel, ensuring no small bones remain.
- Place the cleaned fish in a food processor.
- Incorporate horseradish, mustard, creme fraiche, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and ground black pepper into the processor.
- Pulse the mixture briefly, allowing ingredients to integrate smoothly without overprocessing.
- Add softened butter to the mixture and blend until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Sample the pate and fine-tune seasoning, adjusting pepper or lemon juice as needed for balanced flavor.
- Refrigerate the prepared pate for approximately 30 minutes to enhance flavor melding and achieve optimal serving temperature.
- Serve chilled with crisp toast points or rustic crackers for a sophisticated appetizer.
Notes
- Opt for fresh, high-quality mackerel to ensure the best flavor and texture in your pate.
- Removing skin and bones meticulously prevents unwanted texture and ensures a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Adjust horseradish and mustard quantities to control the heat level, catering to different taste preferences.
- Serve chilled with crisp crackers or toasted sourdough for a delightful appetizer that impresses guests with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 527 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 49 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg