Smoked Fish Pate
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.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 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
Remove the skin and any bones from the smoked fish, breaking it into small pieces.
In a food processor, combine the smoked fish, cream cheese, and butter.
Add the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chopped dill, black pepper, and salt.
If using, add the capers for an extra layer of flavor.
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.
Taste the pate and adjust the seasoning as desired, adding more lemon juice, salt, or pepper to suit your preference.
Transfer the pate to a serving dish or airtight container, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled, accompanied by crackers, toasted baguette slices, or raw vegetables for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1029 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.2 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.0 g | 240% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 312 mg | 104% | |
| Sodium | 2937 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.7 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.5 g | ||
| Protein | 53.1 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 12.5 mcg | 62% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 971 mg | 21% | |
*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.
