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.
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.
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
Ingredients
- 150 g hot smoked salmon pieces or trout
- 1 tsp butter cold
- 1 1/2 tsp brandy or cognac
- 1/3 cup thickened cream
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
To Serve:
- cayenne pepper and spring onion optional
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.
Thank you for sharing this lovely food recipe.I always love to eat these type of food. This is one of my favorite dish.
Thank you for the lovely comments. 🙂
What a divine appetizer. Thank you for sharing this recipe. I just can’t wait to try it.
Hi Jess, please let me know when you try it. 🙂
I hot smoke salmon fairly often because I have a stove-top smoker. But I’ve never used it for an appetizer! I’m not sure why… I’ve use every other kind of salmon, and combined them as well, like lox and grilled salmon for appetizer pates or spreads. I love this idea! Thanks!
Mimi, it’s fabulous that you smoke your own salmon, it must be fabulous. I do hope you enjoy it in the Pate. 🙂
This looks so tasty! I will definitely need to try it soon.
I look forward to hearing when you try it. 🙂
Finally! Another blog I’ve been needing. I’ve been wondering how to cook a salmon correctly and this came right on time.
Hi Mickal, using smoked salmon makes this Pate very simple to make. Please let me know if you try it. 🙂
We love dips in our house. This salmon pate looks like a great one to try for our next house party! 🙂
It’s a great one for a party. Enjoy! 🙂
Oh Wow! This look delicious and I am feeling hungry. Will definitely going to try this smoked salmon. Recipe looks easy and doable
You can have this Pate prepared in minutes – so quick and easy. 🙂
What a simple and delicious appetizer for the entire family. I loved the ingredients that you have uses as they are healthy and nutritious 🙂
Thank you so much for the lovely comments. 🙂
A must try. Thanks for the recipe, will surely try this one out.
I hope that you enjoy it Elizabeth. 🙂
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 🙂
Thank you for the lovely comment, Sylvie. This is great for a party; it’s always a winner. 🙂
Ooh I am a big fan of salmon but have never attempted to make anything like this before. I really must!
Thank you Laura, I look forward to hearing how you enjoy it. 🙂
This looks so tasty! I think this would be really great served at a summer BBQ – I know I would love it!
It’s perfect for a summer BBQ Bree. Enjoy! 🙂
That looks so good, I bet it taste great, I really love salmon, I think tt would a great dip for my crackers.
Hi Owen, this would be great with some crackers. Enjoy! 🙂
I love hot smoked salmon, this sounds like a recipe I will have to try! Cheers
Love to know what you think when you do try it, Adrianne! 🙂
Wow, such an easy and delicious recipe to make. I am going to prepare this on Sunday for our Mother’s Day celebration and I am sure they will like it.
Sounds wonderful Catherine, enjoy! 🙂
That smoked salmon pate looks so yum! I’m allergic to salmon but my friends are going to love it! Thanks for sharing the recipe with is!
Thank you Ana, I’m so sorry that you won’t be able to enjoy the Pate but it’s very generous of you to make it for your friends. I hope they enjoy it. 🙂
Never thought SMOKED SALMON can be so hot… Yumm
There are so many ways to enjoy smoked salmon and this is one of my favourites. I can put this appetiser together in minutes. 🙂
This sounds and looks super yummy! The recipe seems fair enough to try. I think I may have found a new recipe to try!
It’s perfect for a day when you don’t have much time. I love that I can whip up this appetiser in just a few minutes. 🙂
I love salmon but have never tried this smoked Pate! Am saving this to make when I get all the ingredients!
I’m so pleased that you’re going to try the Pate. I do hope that you enjoy it. 🙂