Mackerel Pâté served with Driver’s Bread and Butter Pickles

As the springtime unfolds, bringing with it vibrant greens and fresh flavours, it’s the perfect time to whip up a quick and savoury snack that highlights the season’s bounty! This simple mackerel pâté, combined with the crisp, sweet tang of Drivers BREAD and BUTTER PICKLES, offers a delightful contrast that pickle lovers will adore.

Ingredients

  • 2 tins of mackerel in oil, drained
  • 60g cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon crème fraîche or sour cream
  • Juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 spring onion, finely sliced for garnish
  • Drivers BREAD and BUTTER PICKLES for serving

  • Toast or oatcakes, for serving

Method
    1. Prepare the Mackerel
      In a medium mixing bowl, flake the drained mackerel with a fork, making sure to break up any large pieces.
    2. Mix the Ingredients
      Add the cream cheese, crème fraîche (or sour cream), lemon juice, and Dijon mustard to the bowl. Mix well until the pâté is smooth and creamy. Stir in the chopped dill, and season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
    3. Chill
      Cover the bowl with cling film and place in the fridge for at least one hour to allow the flavors to blend and the pâté to set slightly.

Garnish and Serve
Spoon the chilled pâté into a serving dish. Garnish with finely sliced spring onions.
Serve alongside Drivers BREAD and BUTTER PICKLES and your choice of toast or oatcakes.

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