Name: Smoked mackerel pate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: English

Ingredients

STEP 1
Make sure all the bones are removed from the mackerel
STEP 2
Remove the skin from the mackerel
STEP 3
Place two of the mackerel fillets into a food processor, breaking into smaller pieces as you do
STEP 4
Add the cream cheese, zest and juice of one lemon and parsley
STEP 5
Pulse for around 20-30 seconds until you are left with a smooth pate
STEP 6
Remove from the processor and flake through the remaining fish fillet
STEP 7
Taste and test for seasoning. Some mackerel can be salty enough without adding any additional salt so it is all down to your personal preference.
STEP 8
For some colour on the plate prepare some watercress and dress with a dash of olive oil and red wine vinegar
STEP 9
Serve with griddled sourdough

Smoked mackerel pate