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Introducing my Smoked Mackerel Pate. This amazing mackerel pate only has 5 ingredients and is ready to enjoy in just 5 minutes! It is creamy and packed with protein and nutrients for a healthy snack that will keep you full!
Recipe Difficulty – Very Easy
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Why this recipe works
Whether you are planning to enjoy this smoked mackerel pate recipe on your own or bring it to a party, you will not regret it! If you want to feel like you are enjoying some fine dining at a Michelin star restaurant, use this as a fancy starter or canape.
There are so many ways of serving this recipe, though! This recipe for smoked mackerel pate is also fantastic as a light snack or lunch which has lots of protein and healthy fats. Serve it up with some melba toast, cucumber slices, rye bread, crackers, pickled cucumber, or a cress salad.
For a heartier meal, use this pate atop some jacket potatoes! Try my Easy Slow Cooker Jacket Potatoes or Air Fryer Jacket Potato for an easy and delicious way to prepare those baked potatoes.
One great thing about this easy mackerel pate is that it can easily be made ahead of time. It will keep for a few days in the fridge, so make it when you have time and pull it out when you’re ready to enjoy!
This smoked fish pate recipe would even be delicious as a breakfast! Enjoy with a poached egg or fried egg on a piece of toast and let it rock your world!
If your family isn’t a fan of seafood, this may be a way to start introducing them! Fish have a huge spread of flavours. Mackerel is fairly mild, even milder than tuna! It’s a great way to start!
This was inspired by my Vegan Tzatziki recipe and pairs well with this amazing Gluten Free Flatbread recipe.
For some great salmon or smoked haddock recipes, try my Salmon Pie or Easy Grilled Salmon Burgers.
Ingredients to make Smoked Mackerel Pate
- Smoked Mackerel – You’ll want boneless mackerel fillets to start and need to flake them into pieces before starting the recipe. You could use tinned mackerel if in a pinch.
- Plain Yoghurt – I used coconut yoghurt to keep this recipe dairy-free.
- Dijon Mustard – gives a great tang of flavour to this mackerel pate recipe.
- Fresh Parsley – brings a bright green colour and fresh taste.
- Lemon Juice – pairs perfectly with the mackerel, giving a nice citrusy taste to this recipe.
See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions
- Yoghurt – Cream cheese, sour cream, or creme fraiche would all be good substitutes for the yoghurt.
- Dijon Mustard – Another common ingredient to bring a tang to a smoked mackerel recipe is horseradish sauce.
- Parsley – Other fresh herbs such as dill, spring onions, or chives would also be good.
Variations
- Spicy – Mix in some cayenne pepper for a spicier pate. You could also use a spicy horseradish sauce in place of the Dijon mustard.
- Deluxe – If you want to try some more flavours, try adding in garlic, paprika, or horseradish sauce.
- Kid friendly – If your kid hasn’t tried mackerel recipes before, this is a great way to introduce them! Let them determine how much they get as they dip in pieces of bread or crackers.
For another family friendly fish recipe, try my Dairy Free Fish Pie recipe.
How to make Smoked Mackerel Pate
Step 1: Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl along with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 2: Mash together with a fork until well combined. Be sure the mackerel isn’t in big flakes.
Hint: If you like smoother pate recipes, consider using a food processor to mix.
Leftovers
Store leftover mackerel paté in an airtight container for up to three days. You could also freeze it in individual servings. Simply pull it out the morning you’re planning to eat it and it should be ready to enjoy by lunch time!
Recipe FAQs
There are so many great options for this! At breakfast, you can have it with an egg on toast. For lunch or a snack, it’s great as a dip. It can serve as an appetizer on crusty bread or crackers. It even goes great on a jacket potato for a nice dinner!
Absolutely! Mackerel is an oily fish, which is full of omega-3s. These are good fats that work to help your brain and heart. For the cream, I use yoghurt, which is a healthier option than cream cheese or mayonnaise. Overall, it’s a very healthy dish!
It is! When you buy smoked mackerel from the store, it has already been cooked by the smoke. Some people may like to give it a little bit more cooking, but it is not necessary.
Yes! If you freeze it in individual servings, it makes them so easy and convenient for a quick lunch or snack. Pull them out of the freezer on the morning you’d like to enjoy it and it should be ready to serve by lunch! You’ll want to give it a good stir to make sure everything melds well.
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Smoked Mackerel Pate
Ingredients
- 120 g smoked mackerel
- 2 tbsp plain yoghurt, (I used coconut)
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 small handful fresh parsley
- ½ juice lemon
Instructions
- Add the flaked smoked mackerel to a bowl along with the yoghurt, mustard, chopped parsley, juice of lemon, pinch salt & pepper.
- Mash together with a fork until well combined and the mackerel isn’t in big flakes.
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Perfect with the air fryer jacket potato. Wish I had made more. Added a roasted pepper and courgette salad.
Thank you Nick 🙂
Tasty and so simple to make.
Thank you Carolyn, glad you enjoyed it!
Easy to make and delicious in a sandwich!
Thank you Becky!