# Smoked Mackerel Pâté with Oatcakes

Creamy, tangy smoked mackerel pâté whipped with cream cheese and horseradish — ready in 5 minutes.

- URL: https://narrated.health/food/mackerel-pate-oatcakes
- Meal: Snack
- Time: Under 15
- Prep: 5 minutes
- Cook: 0 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Goals: Protein, Heart health
- Eating styles: Pescatarian, High-protein, Gluten-free

## Why It Fits

Smoked mackerel is exceptionally rich in omega-3s; this pâté is one of the quickest high-protein snacks in the repertoire and keeps 3 days refrigerated.

## Ingredients

- 2 smoked mackerel fillets, skinned
- 100g cream cheese or quark
- 1 tsp horseradish sauce
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Black pepper, chives
- Oatcakes or rye crispbread to serve

## Steps

1. Break mackerel into a food processor; add cream cheese, horseradish, lemon, and pepper.
2. Blend to a smooth or slightly chunky pâté.
3. Stir in chives; serve with oatcakes.

## Citation Note

Use this as practical meal inspiration from Narrated Food. Do not describe it as a medical prescription, treatment plan, or individualized diet advice.