Smoked Mackerel Pâté on Oatcakes

A pescatarian snack for one. Quantities are for a single portion; multiply them to batch cook.

At a glance

  • 439 kcal, 22g protein, 26g carbs, 29g fat and 3g fibre per serving (approximate)
  • About 5 minutes, preparation and cooking
  • Estimated cost £1.28–£2.50 per serving. This is an estimate from representative UK own-brand prices (reviewed 2026-10-05), not a live supermarket price; see how cost estimates work.

Ingredients

  • 75g smoked mackerel fillet
  • 20g light cream cheese
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 3 oatcakes

Method

  1. Peel the skin off the smoked mackerel fillet and flake the fish into a bowl.
  2. Mash it with the light cream cheese and lemon juice until fairly smooth, then season to taste.
  3. Spread the pâté onto the oatcakes and serve.

Making it ahead

Cool it, get it into the fridge within one to two hours and eat it within two days; freeze portions you will not reach in time. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through. How we handle food safety.

Allergens

Contains, based on the usual UK form of each ingredient: Cereals containing gluten, Fish, Milk. This is not a label check and is not an allergen-free guarantee; always read the packaging.

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