Smoked Mackerel Pate Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexAverageServings3
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 225 g / 8 oz smoked mackerel
 100 g / 4 oz unsalted butter, softened
 Grated rind and juice of half a lemon
 Horseradish2 Teaspoon, creamed
 Seeded biscuits, Cheese straws, or Melba toast
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Peel the skin of the fish and turn into flakes.

MAKING
2) In a food processor or liquidizer, process the fish flakes.
3) Gradually mix the butter in fish mince along with lemon juice, rind and horseradish.
4) Season the mixture to taste.
5) Into samll bowls, pile the mixture and keep to chill.

SERVING
6) Serve the pate into bowls with biscuits on the side.
7) It can either be served over the biscuits, Melba toast or cheese straws as canapes.
8) If serving canapes, garnish with cucumber and lemon twists.
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