March 2012 - Smoked Mackerel Pâté

Smoked Mackerel Pâté

(serves six to eight)

Ingredients:

300 gr smoked mackerel

6 tbl spoons double cream

4 tbl spoons good quality olive oil

2 tbl spoons lemon juice

60 gr butter

fresh herbs and lemon slices to garnish

Method:

Skin mackerel and break into smaller pieces. Put into a high bowl together with cream, olive oil and lemon juice and mix with a hand blender until smooth. Divide into six small bowls, cups or ramequins.

Melt butter in a small pan and pour about two tbl spoons over each mackerel pâté. Cover with cling foil and put into the fridge to set.

Remove about 30 minutes before eating, garnish with herbs and lemon slices and serve with a small salad and toasted bread.