Smoked mackerel & horseradish cups

Smoked mackerel & horseradish cups

Quick and impressive, John Torode's no-cook, mackerel pâté starter won't keep you in the kitchen for long

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 12

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 20 mins

plus chilling
Freezable

Method

  1. Mix together the cottage cheese, horseradish and soured cream, and leave to sit for 10 mins.
  2. Remove skin and any bones from the mackerel, break into thumb-sized pieces and pop into a food processor. Pulse briefly to break up the chunks; it shouldn't be too fine. Turn out into a large bowl.
  3. Mix the chives into the mackerel evenly, then fold in the cream mixture and lemon juice. Chill in the fridge for 20 mins.
  4. To serve, spoon some mackerel mix into each chicory leaf. Arrange on a large plate with lemon halves and serve with some drinks.

PER SERVING

153 kcalories, protein 8g, carbohydrate 1g, fat 13 g, saturated fat 4g, fibre 0g, sugar 1g, salt 1.11 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, November 2011.

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  • 12 November 2011

    notthebestchef rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Totally delicious and very easy. Made these a few weeks ago and am doing them again tonight. Saturday night, wine and canapes ;)

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  • 08 December 2011

    Sam Davies rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Easy to make, scrumptious to eat, I am making them again as a canapé starter on Xmas day.

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  • 28 December 2011

    tinad rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Had this for a starter Xmas day along with thai melon (Good Housekeeping). This was fantastic, flavoursome and light enough to tantalise the taste buds but not spoil the dinner. My friend is making it for New Years Eve.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 12

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 20 mins

plus chilling
Freezable

Ingredients

  • 100g cottage cheese
  • 1 tbsp creamed horseradish
  • 50ml soured cream
  • 3 smoked mackerel fillets
  • small handful chives , chopped
  • juice ½ lemon , plus lemon halves, to serve
  • 12 large white or red chicory leaves
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PER SERVING

153 kcalories, protein 8g, carbohydrate 1g, fat 13 g, saturated fat 4g, fibre 0g, sugar 1g, salt 1.11 g

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