Description
Creamy Mediterranean-inspired Smoked Mackerel Pate delivers rich, silky flavors that dance across your palate with elegant simplicity. Seafood enthusiasts will savor this quick, luxurious spread perfect for elegant appetizers or casual weekend snacking.
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.
- Transfer the cleaned mackerel flesh into 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, Snacks
- 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