Elevate your appetizer game with this luxuriously creamy Smoked Mackerel Pâté, a quick and easy recipe that comes together in just 10 minutes! Bursting with rich, smoky flavors, this pâté blends flaky smoked mackerel fillets with velvety cream cheese, a hint of tangy sour cream, and zesty lemon juice for a perfectly balanced taste. A touch of horseradish adds a subtle kick, while fresh parsley brings vibrant freshness to every bite. Perfect for entertaining or a simple indulgent snack, this pâté pairs beautifully with crusty bread, crackers, or crunchy vegetable sticks. Complete with no cooking required, it’s the ideal hassle-free dish to impress your guests or enjoy as a light lunch.
Remove the skin from the smoked mackerel fillets and break the fish into chunks, ensuring there are no bones.
In a food processor, combine the smoked mackerel, cream cheese, sour cream or crème fraîche, lemon juice, and horseradish sauce.
Blend until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the processor bowl.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the mixture. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Pulse the mixture briefly to incorporate the parsley, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
Transfer the pâté to a serving bowl or ramekin and cover with plastic wrap. Let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve with fresh crusty bread, crackers, or vegetable sticks. Garnish with additional parsley or a lemon wedge if desired.
Calories |
1080 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.4 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.8 g | 204% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 309 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 2513 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.3 g | ||
| Protein | 57.3 g | 115% | |
| Vitamin D | 19.4 mcg | 97% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1085 mg | 23% | |
*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.