The ultimate smoked mackerel pâté
Mackerel, it’s a menopause must! There’s no better way to get your omega-3 fish oil quota than through this slick little dandy of the sea.
Omega-3 are the good fats that keep our heart and brain healthy. Mackerel are also an excellent source of protein, vitamins B2, B3, B6, and B12, and vitamin D.
For the doubters out there who find it too fishy, this easy to make pâté may change your mind.
It’s quick to smash together as a lunchtime bite. Try it on whole grain toast or rye bread, with a few pickles and some peppery watercress salad.
If time poor, replace the freshly grated horseradish with a dollop of horseradish sauce, and use Greek style yogurt instead of the cream cheese and crème fraiche. Can’t find chives? Use spring onions!
Trust us, you’ll love this perfect pâté for perimenopause!
Serves: 4
Prep time: 12 minutes
Ingredients
3 hot smoked mackerel fillets
150g cream cheese
100g crème fraiche
3 tsp freshly grated horseradish
Lemon, to squeeze
2tbsp chopped fresh chives
Method
Skin the mackerel fillets and do a quick check for any bones. Flake three quarters into a food processor with the cheese, crème fraiche and horseradish and blitz until smooth.
Add a good grinding of black pepper, and lemon juice to taste, then fold through the chives and the remaining fish. Serve with whole grain toast, rye bread, or sour dough.