Mackerel and Mushroom Pâté

This is such a delicious pate. It’s a sensational speedy starter to have at your next dinner party and is so tasty that no one will guess it takes just 15 minutes to make! It also makes a wonderful lunch or snack.

Mackerel is an excellent source of vitamin B-12. Mackerel also provides niacin, iron, vitamin B6, riboflavin, magnesium, phosphorus, folate, and selenium

Mackerel and Mushroom Pâté

Serves 4 as a starter

Ingredients

·         2 smoked, peppered mackerel fillets

·         250g pack of organic chestnut mushrooms

·         1/2 white onion

·         2 cloves garlic

·         Olive oil

Fresh parsley

 Instructions

1.      Finely dice the onion & garlic and sauté in a little oil in a frying pan till softened. 

2.      Dice the mushrooms and add them to the frying pan. 

3.      Once the mushrooms are browned, tip all of the mixture into a blender and blend. 

4.      Take the mackerel fillets, remove the skin and flake into the blender with the mushroom mix. 

5.      Blend all ingredients together until smooth.  Add salt and pepper to taste.

6.      Scoop into 4 serving dishes and chill before serving. Top with fresh parsley and serve with a salad or sourdough bread. Enjoy!