Smoked Mackerel Pate makes a fantastic light and healthy lunch, or an easy (but impressive) starter if you’re cooking for guests. It’s full of flavour and it’s so fuss free you can make it in advance and simply serve. Sometimes I serve it alongside my Smoked Salmon Canapes if I want to keep things nice and easy but a bit special. Also – surprisingly – my children love this pate too. It’s worth giving it a try even if you think the kids may turn their noses up as it’s full of nutrients!
Why you’ll love this Mackerel Pate recipe
⭐️ Quick and easy ⭐️ Only a handful of affordable ingredients ⭐️ Packed with flavour and nutrients Some time ago, on TV, he urged people who didn’t like smoked fish to try Smoked Mackerel Pate, and I did. Oh my goodness, I’ve loved it ever since! I wanted to make sure I made it as a super simple recipe that people could recreate with ease and didn’t involve many ingredients, so for this we’re combining the smoked mackerel (flaked into pieces) with soft cheese, lemon, sea salt and pepper, and some horseradish. Some people mix the pate up in a food processor, but I prefer the rough texture of mixing by hand. You can do whichever you prefer, but I just mix it with a fork until it’s smooth and serve it with bread, extra lemon and cress or salad. Job done! Can you freeze Smoked Mackerel Pate? Yes, I’ve successfully frozen this pate lots of times. Simply freeze them until you want them. If you’re taking it as a packed lunch, just remove a portion from the freezer in the morning and it should be ready to eat by lunchtime. Be sure it’s fully defrosted and mix thoroughly before serving, and perhaps refresh with a wedge of fresh lemon. If you’re enjoying this as a lunch, you could accompany it with a simple salad, like my Carrot & Herb Salad, or as part of a picnic (see more picnic ideas here). My secret weapon for any recipes with citrus zest in is my microplane zester. Also I’d LOVE to see your cooking creations. If you’d like to share yours with me, you can tag me on Instagram (@tamingtwins).
