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    Home » Dips » Smoked Salmon Pate

    Smoked Salmon Pate

    Published: May 6, 2019 · Modified: Jul 23, 2021 by Alexandra Cook

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    Smoked Salmon Pate
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    My Smoked Salmon Pate is a delicious appetiser. It is a dish that you can prepare in just ten minutes, or less if you work quickly!! I love to serve this when I have friends or family over – even those who are not huge seafood fans can’t resist this creamy, flavoursome dip!

    For this recipe, I use Hot Smoked Salmon pieces, which provide a delicious flavour to the pate.

    I prefer to use this as opposed to regular cold Smoked Salmon slices. I find that the Hot Smoked Salmon has a better texture. It is also delicious flaked into salads, such as my Broccoli Stem and Carrot Salad. Whereas, in my recipe for Smoked Salmon Bread Tartlets, I prefer to use the cold smoked variety. The difference between the two varieties lies in the smoking temperature.

    Smoked Salmon Pate
    Smoked Salmon Pate

    To prepare this delicious appetiser is simple.

    I begin by removing the skin from the salmon pieces. I then place all of the ingredients into a small blender. The pate is blended until a smooth consistency. I then place it into a serving dish and garnish with some spring onions or chives and cayenne pepper.

    This dish can be prepared the day before it is required; I recommend garnishing just before serving.

    It is perfect served with a glass of champagne or wine! I like to serve with some toasted bread and crudites.

    More delicious recipes featuring Salmon:

    • Sous Vide Salmon with Fennel Salad
    • Smoked Salmon Salad
    • Smoked Salmon Bread Tartlets

    Do you love pate and dip as much as we do? If so, in addition to this recipe, I recommend having a look at these other fabulous dip recipes:

    • Whipped Feta
    • Roasted Capsicum Pesto
    • Green Goddess Dip
    • Easy Hummus
    • Caramelised Onion Dip
    • The Best Baba Ganoush
    • Avocado, Yoghurt and Mint Dip
    • Roasted Carrot Hummus
    • Cannellini Bean Dip

    So do tell me, will you give this Smoked Salmon Pate a try? Let me know in the comments below what you think!

    Enjoy!
    Alex xx

    Smoked Salmon Pate
    Smoked Salmon Pate

    Smoked Salmon Pate

    Smoked Salmon Pate – a delicious dip made with very few ingredients! It will be a hit at your dinner parties.
    5 from 90 votes
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    Course: Appetiser, Nibbles, Starter
    Cuisine: European
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 125kcal
    Author: Alexandra Cook – It’s Not Complicated Recipes

    Ingredients

    • 150 g hot smoked salmon pieces or trout
    • 1 teaspoon butter cold
    • 1 ½ teaspoon brandy or cognac
    • â…“ cup thickened cream
    • ½ teaspoon lemon zest

    To Serve:

    • cayenne pepper and spring onion optional

    Recipe Measurements:

    For accuracy, we recommend weighing your ingredients. This will produce the best results.

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    Instructions

    • Peel the skin from your smoked salmon pieces. Discard the skin.
    • Put all of the ingredients into a small blender, and blend until the mixture is smooth. 
    • Put the pate in a serving dish, and garnish with cayenne pepper and/or finely sliced spring onion. I like to serve with toasted bread, but it is also delicious with crackers or crudites. 

    Notes

    * The dip itself is gluten-free and can be served with gluten-free crackers or crudites as required.
    * It can be made the day before – just save the garnish until serving.
    * Use good quality hot smoked salmon pieces – it will give you more flavour and better texture.

    Nutrition Estimate:

    Calories: 125kcal | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 80mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.3mg
    Tried this Recipe? Please rate and leave a comment!
    Nutritional Disclaimer:

    The nutritional information is an estimate only, and is derived from online calculators. For accurate results, we recommend calculating the nutritional information based on the ingredients and brands you use.

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    Comments

    1. Rosario Arecco

      November 19, 2020 at 8:23 am

      5 stars
      So delicious and perfect for the holidays!

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        November 22, 2020 at 12:26 pm

        Thank you, Rosario!

        Reply
    2. Marcie

      November 15, 2020 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      Really easy and a beautiful taste – we served with some toasted pita bread and some cornichon.

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        November 16, 2020 at 9:12 am

        That sounds delicious, Marcie! Thank you for letting me know!

        Reply
    3. Audrey

      November 10, 2020 at 11:04 am

      5 stars
      Easy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        November 10, 2020 at 5:46 pm

        Thank you so much, Audrey!

        Reply
    4. Rachel

      September 07, 2020 at 5:23 pm

      5 stars
      I made this as part of a table spread for a small get together and this was the first thing that disappeared! I served this with some salt and pepper crackers and added some capers to it. It was a hit!

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        September 15, 2020 at 4:50 pm

        Rachel, I am delighted to hear that the Smoked Salmon Pate was a hit at your gathering. Thank you for letting me know. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place

      May 14, 2019 at 2:49 am

      5 stars
      We love dips in our house. This salmon pate made a great dip for our party – everyone enjoyed it!

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        May 14, 2019 at 1:11 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    6. Khushboo Motihar

      May 13, 2019 at 12:00 pm

      5 stars
      What a simple and delicious appetizer for the entire family. I loved this.

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        May 14, 2019 at 9:10 pm

        Thank you so much for the lovely comments. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Sylvie

      May 13, 2019 at 9:30 am

      5 stars
      What an original recipe, Alex! I dont think I’ve ever seen a Pate that wasnt made with meat, and I LOVE it!! Definitely would be a great dish to serve to a party 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        May 15, 2019 at 4:13 pm

        Thank you for the lovely comment, Sylvie. This is great for a party; it’s always a winner. 🙂

        Reply
    8. Bree

      May 13, 2019 at 3:19 am

      5 stars
      This is so tasty! I love this dip!

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        May 15, 2019 at 4:17 pm

        It’s perfect for a summer BBQ Bree. Enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Owen G.

      May 12, 2019 at 4:18 pm

      5 stars
      This is so good. I love this dip, and it is perfect to enjoy with some crackers.

      Reply
      • Alexandra

        May 12, 2019 at 5:39 pm

        Hi Owen, this would be great with some crackers. Enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
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