Smoked Mackerel & Gooseberry Pâté

Name: Smoked Mackerel & Gooseberry Pâté
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 smoked mackerel fillets; 140g light cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons crème fraiche; 2 tablespoons Thursday Cottage Gooseberry Jam; 1 lemon; Warm pita bread or Crusty French Stick; Fresh salad leaves; Fresh Chilli’s

Thursday Cottage

Servings

2

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

60 minutes

This light and flavorful smoked mackerel pâté is a perfect appetizer or light lunch. The tangy gooseberry jam adds a delightful contrast to the smoky fish, while the cream cheese and crème fraiche create a smooth and creamy texture. Enjoy it with your favorite accompaniments.

Ingredients

2 smoked mackerel fillets
140g light cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons crème fraiche
2 tablespoons Thursday Cottage Gooseberry Jam
1 lemon

OPTIONAL FOR SERVING

Warm pita bread or Crusty French Stick
Fresh salad leaves
Fresh Chilli’s

Directions

Prepare mackerel: Remove skin and any bones from the smoked mackerel fillets. Flake the fish with a fork.
Combine ingredients: In a bowl, combine flaked mackerel, softened cream cheese, crème fraiche, and 1 tablespoon of gooseberry jam. Mix well.
Fold in remaining jam: Gently fold in the remaining tablespoon of gooseberry jam, leaving some larger pieces of gooseberry visible for texture.
Chill: Transfer the pâté to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve: Serve chilled with warm pita bread (optional), fresh lemon wedges, and salad leaves (optional).