Smoked Mackerel Pate in Lemon Cups
Elevate your appetizer game with this elegant and flavorful Smoked Mackerel Pate in Lemon Cups. Perfectly balancing creamy and zesty notes, this recipe combines smoky mackerel, silky cream cheese, tangy Greek yogurt, vibrant lemon zest, and fresh dill into a luxuriously smooth pate. Presented in naturally beautiful, hollowed-out lemon cups, this no-cook dish is as stunning as it is simple to prepare, with a prep time of just 15 minutes. Ideal for impressing guests at dinner parties or enhancing a picnic platter, these lemon cups can be served alone or paired with crackers and toast for an irresistible bite. Bursting with bright citrus flavors and smoky richness, this dish is a show-stopping appetizer that’s both wholesome and full of gourmet flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams smoked mackerel fillets
- 100 grams cream cheese
- 50 grams Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 medium juice of lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 medium lemons
- 8 pieces (optional) crackers or toast
Instructions
1. Start by preparing the lemon cups. Slice the top quarter off each lemon and scoop out the pulp with a spoon, being careful not to puncture the skin. Reserve the lemon juice for the pate.
2. In a food processor or mixing bowl, combine the smoked mackerel fillets (skin removed), cream cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and fresh dill. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Add black pepper to taste and pulse or mix one final time to combine evenly.
4. Spoon the smoked mackerel pate into the prepared lemon cups, leveling the top with a spoon.
5. Arrange the lemon cups on a serving platter, garnish with an additional sprig of dill if desired, and serve chilled.
6. Optional: Serve the lemon cups alongside crackers or toast for pairing with the pate.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
339 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.1 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 69 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 574 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.5 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.5 g | ||
| Protein | 16.9 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.9 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 370 mg | 8% | |
*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.
