Smoked Fish Pate

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistibly creamy smoked fish pâté—a stunning blend of bold flavors and silky textures that's ready in just 15 minutes. Featuring succulent smoked fish like mackerel, trout, or salmon, this recipe combines the richness of cream cheese and butter with bright notes of fresh dill, tangy lemon juice, and a hint of Dijon mustard. Optional capers add an extra punch of briny flavor to this easy, no-cook crowd-pleaser. Perfect for parties or an elegant snack, it’s best served chilled with crackers, crispy baguette slices, or crunchy veggies for dipping. Easy to make and utterly delicious, this smoked fish pâté is a must-try for seafood lovers.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

9 items

• 250 grams smoked fish (e.g., mackerel, trout, or salmon)
• 100 grams cream cheese
• 50 grams unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon capers, optional

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Remove the skin and any bones from the smoked fish, breaking it into small pieces.

2. In a food processor, combine the smoked fish, cream cheese, and butter.

3. Add the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chopped dill, black pepper, and salt.

4. If using, add the capers for an extra layer of flavor.

5. Blend the mixture in the food processor until smooth and creamy. Make sure to scrape down the sides as needed to ensure everything is evenly incorporated.

6. Taste the pate and adjust the seasoning as desired, adding more lemon juice, salt, or pepper to suit your preference.

7. Transfer the pate to a serving dish or airtight container, smoothing the top with a spatula.

8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

9. Serve chilled, accompanied by crackers, toasted baguette slices, or raw vegetables for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (74.5g)

Calories		171
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		14.6 g	19%
	Saturated Fat	8.1 g	41%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		53 mg	18%
Sodium		462 mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate		1.2 g	0%
	Dietary Fiber	0.1 g	0%
	Total Sugars	0.8 g
Protein		8.9 g	18%
Vitamin D		2.2 mcg	11%
Calcium		26 mg	2%
Iron		0.3 mg	2%
Potassium		156 mg	3%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 787 cal (76.5%%)

Protein: 213 cal (20.7%%)

Carbs: 29 cal (2.8%%)