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Healthier Smoked Mackerel Pâté {Gluten Free}

Published on May 4, 2015 by Helen 31 Comments
Last Updated on April 28, 2020

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An easy recipe for a delicious, lighter and healthier smoked mackerel pâtéI probably add a packet of smoked mackerel to my online shopping basket every week.  It is relatively cheap, delicious and they contain a good amount of mood boosting, heart healthy Omega-3 fatty acids. Ed and I both love them, and I can guarantee that if I go away for a few days and leave a packet in the fridge they would have vanished by the time I get home.  They also freeze brilliantly, but do remove the skin before popping into the freezer.

I usually flake them into a salad, or whizz with some mayonnaise or cream cheese into pâté.  Both mayonnaise and cream cheese are fairly calorie dense, much of this coming from fat, the lower fat ones simply do not taste as good, and some are packed with additives that as far as I am concerned have no business being there.

This lighter and healthier smoked mackerel pâté, (or is that a smoked mackerel hummus?) was whizzed up as a quick lunch for two, when we only had one mackerel fillet, the scrappings from a nearly empty jar of mayonnaise as well as a third of a can of chickpeas.   I guarantee you will not notice it is not made with 100% mayonnaise as a mixer.   If you do not have any lemons, add a few drops of vinegar from a jar of capers or pickles, it lightens and makes a huge difference to the finished pâté.

Also delicious served in a sandwich
Smoked Mackerel and chickpea sandwich

Table of Contents

  • More Easy Smoked Mackerel Recipes
  • Recipe: Healthier Smoked Mackerel Pâté
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Notes

More Easy Smoked Mackerel Recipes

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A easy recipe for a delicious, lighter and healthier smoked mackerel pâté
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4.91 from 10 votes

Recipe: Healthier Smoked Mackerel Pâté

A healthier and lighter take on smoked mackerel pâté, naturally Gluten Free
Servings: 2
Author: Helen Best-Shaw
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 smoked mackerel fillet (skin removed)
  • 1 tsp mayonnaise
  • 1/3 small can chickpeas (drained and rinsed. Or use garbanzo beans)
  • 2 tbs milk (use 1 more tbs if needed)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Simply place the ingredients into a food processor or mini chopper and whizz until you have a smooth pâté.
  • Season to taste.

Notes

  • Variations – Add teaspoon of grain mustard, horseradish sauce, or a pinch of nori flakes.
  • Make with vegan mayonnaise to make this egg free
  • This recipe is 9 Weight Watchers Smart Points per portion
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.
Nutrition Facts
Recipe: Healthier Smoked Mackerel Pâté
Amount Per Serving
Calories 379 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 108mg36%
Sodium 212mg9%
Potassium 933mg27%
Protein 45g90%
Vitamin A 140IU3%
Vitamin C 5.4mg7%
Calcium 69mg7%
Iron 2.6mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Starter
Cuisine: Fish
Keyword: Smoked Mackerel Pâté
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For more inspiration why not try

My anchovy & butter bean hummus
My red lentil, lime and coriander hummus

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  1. Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry

    5 stars
    I love the idea of adding in chickpeas Helen. It is brilliant.

    Reply
    • Helen

      It really does not make that much difference to the flavour, and of course makes the dish for cheaper to make.

      Reply
  2. Camilla @FabFood4All

    4 stars
    I want this right now that photograph looks so inviting:-)

    Reply
    • Helen

      Thank you Camilla! It did make rather a good lunch today.

      Reply
  3. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

    I have really gotten in to mackerel recently. It has so much flavour.

    Reply
    • Helen

      We love smoked mackerel, and I agree because there is so much flavour you can bung in all those chickpeas and really not notice.

      Reply
  4. Linda (Meal Planning Maven)

    5 stars
    Looks like a wonderful healthy and delicious light meal or snack!

    Reply
    • Helen

      So good. We loved smoked mackerel in this household!

      Reply
  5. Catherine

    5 stars
    Dear Helen, This sounds like a delicious idea for leftover fish…I love how you served it alongside salad. This is a light and perfect lunch or dinner. xo, Catherine

    Reply
    • Helen

      It is a lunchtime staple in my house Catherine!

      Reply
  6. Heather

    5 stars
    I love mackerel, and I love hummus. I definitely want to try this one ????

    Reply
    • Helen

      Go for it Heather. Let me know what you think of it.

      Reply
  7. Jen

    5 stars
    I love smoked mackerel but haven’t bought any for a while, adding the chickpeas is a great idea to make it go a bit further.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Love smoked mackerel too. Making it go further is always good.

      Reply
  8. Lucy @ Bakingqueen74

    5 stars
    This sounds delicious! I love mackerel too and this sounds like a great way to make it a bit different. #creditcrunchmunch

    Reply
    • Helen

      Any excuse for #ExtraVeg!

      Reply
  9. Kate @ Veggie Desserts

    My husband would seriously love this! Fantastic idea with the chickpeas in it. Thanks for entering #ExtraVeg!

    Reply
    • Helen

      We adore smoked fish here Kate, this makes it go a bit further.

      Reply
  10. Christophe

    Oh God! It looks delicious. Great alternative for hot days that will come. Thank you for inspiration!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Thank you!

      Reply
  11. Emily Leary

    Looks and sounds lovely, Helen. Loving the styling too.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Thank you Emily. High praise from you!

      Reply
  12. Sally - My Custard Pie

    You’ve done a great job at making those sandwiches sound and look so tempting. And it’s lunchtime •hungerpangs

    Reply
    • Helen

      Thanks Sally, It was a very quick and easy lunch.

      Reply
  13. Urvashi

    I’ve only just recently started eating mackerel. I love the simplicity of this. It’s so decadent but quick. I might try this with creme fraiche vs mayo though as mayo gives me an upset tum

    Reply
    • Helen

      Creme fraiche would be excellent. I love it, but we never get though a pot so it tends to go off.

      Reply
  14. nazima

    I never normally cook or eat mackerel fillets but love the pate. Never tried making it myself but I think I will try this out with some home made crackers for a picnic once the weather is more reliably warm!

    Reply
    • Helen

      I had the heating on last night and still have the winter duvet. Warm weather seems a long way away sadly.

      Reply
  15. Marty

    5 stars
    This is delicious. We always have canned fish in the pantry.

    Reply
  16. David Howson

    5 stars
    I’m sorry but how does adding Vegan mayonnaise possibly make this a Vegan dish – It’s fish!
    Still a nice recipe tho!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Opps – my mistake – It was meant to read egg free!

      Reply

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