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    Smoked Mackerel Pate with Horseradish

    Published: Nov 11, 2020 · Modified: May 12, 2021 by REALMEALDEAL ·

    Smoked Mackerel Pate is very easy to make and healthy too. It's a delicious creamy pate full of incredible flavour. The horseradish gives it a nice kick. Making it at home means you can flavour it to your liking.

    smoked haddock pate with horseradish sauce in heart shaped bowl
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    I use creme fraiche in this recipe, but you can use thick natural yoghurt or even cream cheese. It makes the pate easier to spread and adds a lovely creaminess. If you are using low fat varieties, be aware that they are not as thick so use less or your pate may be a bit too runny. Serve it on warm toast, or crusty bread or crackers. For a more filling lunch, serve on top of a jacket potato. It also makes a great snack and is perfect for after school.

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    • More Lunch Ideas
    • Smoked Mackerel Fillets
    • Is Smoked Mackerel good for you?
    • What does Smoked Mackerel taste like?
    • How to make Smoked Mackerel Pate
    • Sustainability
    • Storing Smoked Mackerel
    • More Smoked Mackerel & Fish Recipes
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    Smoked Mackerel Fillets

    The Smoked Mackerel Fillets you buy in the shops are already cooked. Traditionally, mackerel is smoked over oak fires. Smoking is one of the oldest ways of preserving foods. You can buy the fillets simply smoked or with added flavour such as peppered smoked mackerel, hot smoked, or even honey and soy flavoured. Smoked mackerel is also relatively cheap.

    smoked haddock pate with horseradish sauce in heart shaped bowl

    Is Smoked Mackerel good for you?

    NHS guidelines say we should eat oily fish at least once a week. Smoked Mackerel is an oily fish. It's a great source of omega-3 which is a 'good' fat. Omega-3's help keep the heart healthy and aid brain function and development. Smoked mackerel is also cheaper than salmon, another oily fish. This smoked mackerel pate recipe is a great way to incorporate more oily fish and omega-3 into your diet.

    What does Smoked Mackerel taste like?

    Like other oily fish, smoked mackerel has quite a strong flavour. It is similar to tuna or salmon and has a slightly sweet taste and a firm chewy texture.

    How to make Smoked Mackerel Pate

    It really is very simple. Take the skin off the smoked mackerel. There shouldn't be any bones, but you can check by lightly running you finger over the top of the fillet to feel for any. Add the fish together with the lemon juice, horseradish sauce and creme fraiche to a food processor and blitz together. If you don't have a food processor, you can mix it with a fork. Check the flavours and add more horseradish or lemon according to your own preference. Season with a little black pepper. Thats's it.

    Sustainability

    In order to protect fish stocks, it's important we choose fish from sustainable sources. This means eating fish that are not in danger of being over-fished. The Marine Conservation Society Good Fish Guide recommends handline-caught mackerel from the southwest of England because of its ring-fenced quota and low impact methods. Look for the MCS logo on fish you buy or ask your fishmonger.

    Storing Smoked Mackerel

    Because they have been smoked, mackerel fillets usually have a shelf life of several weeks when you store them in the fridge. You can also freeze the smoked mackerel fillets for up to 3 months. It may say on the packet that you can't freeze them. This is because it is a particularly oily fish and the taste after it has been frozen may change slightly. It will however still be safe to eat. If you do freeze it, try to use it up as soon as possible. You should store Smoked mackerel pate in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep for 3 days. You can freeze smoked mackerel pate although the texture might change slightly when it is defrosted.

    More Smoked Mackerel & Fish Recipes

    • Smoked Mackerel Fishcakes No egg
    • Smoked Haddock Kedgeree with Poached Egg
    • Smoked Mackerel Salad with Asian Noodles
    • Creamy Smoked Mackerel Pasta Bake

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    smoked haddock pate with horseradish sauce in heart shaped bowl with lemon

    Smoked Mackerel Pate with Horseradish

    REALMEALDEAL
    A delicious healthy pate perfect for lunch or a snack
    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine American, British, French
    Servings (Adjustable) 4
    Calories 65 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 150 g Smoked Mackerel skinned & bones removed. MSC Certified
    • 1 teaspoon Horseradish Sauce
    • 2 tablespoon creme fraiche or thick natural yoghurt organic
    • ½ lemon juice and zest of, organic, fairtrade
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
    • 1 dash black pepper ground, organic, fairtrade

    Instructions
     

    • Place the mackerel, lemon juice, horseradish sauce and creme fraiche in a food processor and blitz together. If you don't have a food processor, mix it with a fork. Check the flavours and add more horseradish or lemon according to your own preference.
    • Empty the pate into a dish and sprinkle with the lemon zest, parsley and a dash of black pepper.

    Notes

    Storing Smoked Mackerel

    Because they have been smoked, mackerel fillets usually have a shelf life of several weeks when you store them in the fridge. You can also freeze the smoked mackerel fillets for up to 3 months. It may say on the packet that you can't freeze them. This is because it is a particularly oily fish and the taste after it has been frozen may change slightly. It will however still be safe to eat. If you do freeze it, try to use it up as soon as possible. You should store Smoked mackerel pate in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep for 3 days. You can freeze smoked mackerel pate although the texture might change slightly when it is defrosted.

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 8gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 38mgPotassium: 171mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 103IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg

    The Nutritional Values are computer generated estimates based on industry standards and are provided as a helpful guide only.

    Average Carbon Emissions

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