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Smoked Mackerel Rillettes with Dill

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Smoked Mackerel Rillettes with Dill

  1. Smoked & Dried Foods >
  2. Other Fish Dishes >
  3. Grilled & Baked Fish Dishes

Prep: 15 min • Cook: 0 min. A lighter, fish-based take on rillettes featuring flaky smoked mackerel blended with crème fraîche, lemon, and fresh dill, perfect for a refreshing spread. This elegant yet simple appetizer offers a delightful alternative to traditional meat rillettes, ideal for entertaining or a light lunch.

Preparation time
15 min
Cooking time
Under a minute
Total time
15 min
Servings
4
Course
Appetizer
Complexity
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 7oz smoked mackerel fillets(skin removed, flaked)
  • 4oz crème fraîche
  • 1/2 pcs lemon(juiced)
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill(finely chopped)
  • 1 pc shallots(finely minced)
  • 1 tbsp capers(drained and chopped)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper(freshly ground, or to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt(or to taste)

Instructions

Preparation

  1. Flake the smoked mackerel fillets into a medium-sized bowl, ensuring all skin and bones are removed.
  2. Add the crème fraîche, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, minced shallots, and chopped capers to the bowl with the mackerel.
  3. Season with freshly ground black pepper and sea salt to taste.
  4. Gently mix all ingredients until just combined. The mixture should be rustic and not overly smooth.

Serving

  1. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Serve the Smoked Mackerel Rillettes chilled with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or fresh cucumber rounds.

Nutrition

Servings
4
Serving size (imperial)
2.6 oz
NutrientPer servingPer 100 gTotal (4 servings)
Calories180.5 kcal240.7 kcal722 kcal
Protein15.2 g20.3 g60.8 g
Fat11.8 g15.7 g47.2 g
Carbs3.1 g4.1 g12.4 g

Tips

  • Gently flake the mackerel to retain some texture, avoiding over-mashing for a better rillette consis
  • For an extra touch, garnish with a small sprig of fresh dill and a sprinkle of pink peppercorns.

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