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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.
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.
196 Comments on “Smoked Salmon Pate”
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. 🙂
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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. 🙂
I would love to try this. Thanks for sharing!
You are welcome 🙂
I never thought that making a smoked salmon pate is so easy! Looks really good.
Thanks, Diana – it sure is!
I love salmon for its benefits on health and I am so glad my son adores it! Smoked food is my favourite kind! 😀 Such a great recipe!
Thank you very much! I am so glad this is something you can enjoy together 🙂
Looks so easy and yummy.
It is definitely both of those things!
I love pate and this recipe excites me for sure!
So happy to hear that 🙂
Wow such a quick and easy recipe for those who love salmon and seafood!
It sure is!
Never made pate before, you make it look so easy! Will have to try it sometime.
Anything that takes less than 10 minutes to make is good in my books 😀
I tried some from supermarket but they were not so tasty. I will try your recipe to make a fresh one because it looks delicious.
Homemade is always better 🙂 Do hope you will give it a try 🙂
My mom loves cooked salmon, so I will pass this on to her. I like raw salmon.
I like raw salmon also! Smoked salmon is almost the best of both worlds 🙂
Awesome and simple recipe! I love salmon dip:) will give this a try when we have a family dinner soon!
Hope you will enjoy it, Steph! Love to know your thoughts 🙂
Salmon is 1000% my favorite food on the face of the planet. PLANET I tell you. Which is why, if I were at your party, YEP. I would probably take this bowl and head to a corner to have an intimate conversation with it, haahahhaah!
I adore this comment!!!!!!
Salmon is our favorite at home. We find it very tasty and healthy as well.
Definitely we will follow your recipe 😀
So happy to hear that, Blair – enjoy!
It looks absolutely delicious but I am pretty sure some of those ingredients aren’t even available where I live. “Carrot hummus”? Can’t say I have ever seen that. lol
Hi John! The Carrot Hummus is a homemade dip – just another recipe suggested in the post. The Salmon Pate only needs these 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
All the best, Alex
Looks yummy and perfect appetizer?. Fried is the only one I know in Salmon ?. Save your recipe for future purposes ?. Thank you for sharing.
I hope you will enjoy salmon served in this way also 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
My husband and I love salmon! I think I may try it out for tomorrow. Seems easy enough! 🙂
Let me know what you think, Huda!
Daily I look forward to your recipes. They are so yummy and easy to make. I will try this one on Saturday. Thank you so much.
Your comment made my day, Arun – thank you 🙂
I love salmon and smoked salmon as well! looks so very delicious! nom nom nom!
Thank you so much, Lyosha 🙂
This is perfect! I’m going to celebrate my birthday this weekend. I’ll add this in the menu!
Woo hoo! Enjoy, Karla, and all the best for a very happy birthday!
MMM…this looks yummy! I’ve never had pate before and this looks great and the recipe seems simple enough. I’m up for trying it for my next dinner party.
It is so simple, Maria – I hope you will enjoy it at your next dinner party 🙂
This recipe looks so delicious! Smoke is such a great way to cook something!
Hi Shannon! Thanks for that 🙂 And we agree!
This is a great dish to have when company comes over as something to eat with a nice glass of wine. I love salmon so this is right up my alley. Thank you for sharing, I will definitely save this recipe for future use.
Thank you so much, I do hope that you enjoy the Pate. 🙂
It’s so easy to prepare the recipe … just a nice blend and garnish? I love meals that take the least time to prepare. And it looks so good with bread.
I do agree Dalene, a quickly prepared dish is a winner and this one takes minutes. Enjoy! 🙂
Oh wow this looks good. Smoked salmon is my favorite type of breakfast. It’s just so good.
This appetiser can be prepared in minutes Hollie. Let me know if you try it. 🙂
Oh my gosh! Can I order? hahaha I love the taste of salmon. And as a pate, oh my gosh. I am drooling!
This is a great appetiser when you are short of time. For most of us, that’s always. 🙂
Alex, this pate looks so light and delicious! So elegant and perfect for spring!
Thank you so much, Kelly, and I love that it can be made in minutes. A winner. 🙂
It looks pretty and I’ll bet it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser. Definitely a great option for a get together or party.
It is a crowd pleaser Krysten, always a winner and so quickly prepared. 🙂
I love pate but have never made it myself, looks simpler than i thought cant wait to try
This Pate is so easy and is made in minutes. I hope that you enjoy it. 🙂
I love smoked salmon dishes so this recipe has my full attention. I love the sound of it so much.
It’s a terrific appetiser, always popular and is made in minutes. 🙂
I don’t eat seafood but this looks like such a simple and versatile option for breakfast, afternoon snack or supper. The fact that it takes 10 minutes is super stunning.
A 10-minute recipe is always popular Alvern. 🙂
I am definitely doing this, looks so delicious, it is easy to make and I LOVE Salmon! Thank you so much
That’s terrific Chad, I am certain that you will enjoy it. 🙂
I Iove to eat & love simple easy recipe to self prepare. Gonna check out for my own meal this weekend. Thanks for this amazing sharing
cheers, siennylovesdrawing
I love simple recipes too! So good when we don’t have much time. 🙂
Anything with smoke salmon has me salivate!! This looks so so good!
Thank you Laura, I do hope that you try it. It can be made in minutes. 🙂
Thank you for sharing this delicious yet simple appetizer. My family loves salmon pate. I will surely try your recipe.
Smoked Salmon is always popular and made into this Pate it is a winner. I do hope that you enjoy it. 🙂
I will definitely try to make some of these. Both my hubby and I love salmon so this is a must.
Thank you, please let me know if you try it. 🙂
I’m a huge fan of pate so this is right up my alley! I can’t wait to try and make this soon. Thanks!
Thank you Suzanne, enjoy the Pate. 🙂
Thanks for sharing about this nice looking salmon recipe. You have made it look extremely easy.
It is very easy Kalyan, can be made in minutes. 🙂
Salmon is my favorite fish and smoked salmon is just awesome. I love the looks. The best part about your recipe is that it can be made quickly.
It’s always good to have something that can be made in minutes. 🙂
My Mum was talking about this the other day, I am going to have to share it with her x
That’s great Samantha, I hope that you both enjoy the Pate. 🙂
I haven’t had pate in ages. I’d have to give this a try–normally I don’t like seafood, but sometimes I can handle it.
I look forward to hearing if you try it Amber. 🙂
I haven’t tried making anything something like this. But I think I should give a try. I don’t know what I’m missing. ?
I encourage you to try the Pate; it can be made in minutes. 🙂
ooh that looks delicious! It’s been a long time since I made a fish pate … having seen this, I want to give it go today!
I do hope that you try it Tracey; it is so easy to make and is always popular. 🙂
This is a great way to start Mother’s Day dinner. The kids would love it!
It sounds ideal for Mother’s Day Rosey; I’m certain the whole family will love it. 🙂
I have never been brave enough to make pate but you have made it sound easy
I promise it is, Kara! Ten minutes or less 🙂
The greenies on top really makes any dish looks so fresh haha! I rarely eat salmon so hopefully to try this anytime soon.
Yes Michael, nothing like a touch of green to brighten a dish. 🙂 I look forward to hearing if you try the Pate. 🙂
ooh this looks yummy! I’d like to try it
Thank you Jasmine, I like an appetiser that can be whizzed up in a few minutes. 🙂
I love pate though I’ve never had salmon pate before…it looks delicious!
It’s such a great appetiser Catherine, able to be whizzed up in minutes. 🙂
I am such a big fan of pates!!!! Usually I am too lazy to make one, so just pick up from the market, but this one was too good not to try. Absolutely delicious and recipe is easy to follow! Thanks for sharing dear! x
I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it, thank you for letting me know. 🙂
I’ve never seen anything like this, but that looks super delicious! I want some right now!!
Once you have the ingredients Claire you can whiz it up in minutes. I look forward to hearing if you try it. 🙂
I’ve never heard of pat before, this smoked salmon pate looks delicious though and I know salmon is super good for you.
Brandy it’s a great appetiser, so quickly and easily prepared. It’s always very popular. 🙂
I had no idea this would be so easy to make! I admit, I always buy the store bought dip. Now I feel like I can definitely do this myself!
You can definitely make this Pate, Emmy. I do hope that you enjoy it. 🙂
I am always on the lookout for easy to make dips like this. Smoked Salmon Pate sounds really flavorful and yummy!
Chelle, it is so easy, it’s the perfect appetiser for days when you don’t have much time. 🙂
Pate is one of my favourite appetisers but I have never tried making my own! Might have to give your recipe a try.
Please let me know if you make the pate; this one is always popular. 🙂
I love salmon and I love pate. This is one appetizer that I will surely not tire of eating.
Thank you so much Ivan, it’s a terrific appetiser, very quickly made and always popular. 🙂
Oh wow. This smoked salmon pate would be a great snacking dip! Better than the prepared ones you can buy at the store. I am saving the recipe and making this soon.
Yes, Annemarie, this is so much better than a store-bought Pate. I’m so pleased that you are going to make it. Enjoy. 🙂
This looks like a perfect appetizer for a party. I love anything that can be made ahead of time and then served when guests arrive.
I agree, Kathy, make-ahead dishes remove a great deal of stress. And this Pate wins more points for how quickly it can be made. 🙂
You know there was a time that I didn’t like smoked salmon! But today I love it and I know I’d love this pate. Definitely keep this one in mind next time a need a good appetiser.
So happy to hear that Marcellina, please let me know how you enjoy it. 🙂
Woooww, I can’t wait to try it, Thanks for sharing….
I look forward to hearing how you enjoy it. 🙂
I love making dips and pates like this. It’s so simple and it makes so much of it which is great for entertaining! This looks great Alexandra.
Thanks Lorraine, this is a great standby, able to be whizzed up in minutes. My favourite kind of appetiser. Hope you’re having a wonderful time in Portugal. 🙂
Smoked salmon is very expensive here so I don’t make pâté with it. I do a similar one with snoek, a local fish.
Hi Tandy, that sounds great. I sometimes use smoked trout. This is a great, quickly prepared appetiser, a favourite of mine. 🙂
My husband is a fan of both pate and smoked salmon. Putting them together would be a dream come true for him.
Hi Terri, I hope that he enjoys the Pate. There’s no need to tell him how easy it is to make. 😉
wow i’ve never thought of making a salmon dip , this looks great i’ll have to try your recipe!
The perfect appetiser when you’re short of time. It comes together in minutes. Enjoy! 🙂
Looks amazing! I LOOOVE smoked Salmon and will definitely be trying this dip! Thank you!
Thank you Jenny, I love that it is so quickly and easily made. Enjoy! 🙂
Yummm amazing! I love this dish
It is a great appetiser, so quickly and easily made. 🙂
There is nothing else to say: salmon. I would eat salmon as if there were no tomorrow I love it in every way!
Cristina, it is so good, and there are so many ways in which to enjoy it. 🙂
I love smoked salmon pate, it is a favourite it our house. Tempted to try this although I’m not the best in the kitchen!
I encourage you to try it Natalie, it’s easy to make. You can do it. 🙂 🙂
Love to try this! Perfect for entertaining with family and friends 🙂
It is ideal Dawn, and put together in minutes! 🙂
Love to try this! Perfect for entertaining with family and friends 🙂
It is Dawn, and put together in minutes. Enjoy! 🙂
Oooh, girl. You are my new best friend! I LOVE salmon pate, but I’ve never tried making it at home. I’ve tried a few of your recipes, and they’re always great. I KNOW this one will be, too!
Thank you so much Stacie for the lovely comments. I am delighted that you have enjoyed the recipes. I look forward to hearing when you try the Smoked Salmon Pate. 🙂
What a great appetizer! So easy and tasty!
It is Kim, perfect for when you don’t have much time to spare. I often serve it on Christmas day when there are so many things to think of. It certainly reduces stress. 🙂
This sounds like an awesome appetizer, Alexandra! As soon as I saw ‘smoked salmon,’ I knew I was in! There was a restaurant back in Atlanta (Laura and I used to live there) that had an amazing smoked salmon spread appetizer. This recipe totally reminds me of that one! 🙂
Thank you David, it is the perfect appetiser to make when you’re short of time. I hope that it lives up to the memory of a dish that you previously tried. 🙂
i seriously love anything pate and smoked salmon. this sounds just incredible – def making this for my next party!
Thank you Danielle, I’m delighted that you will make the Pate. Enjoy! 🙂
This sounds really good, I have been looking for something different to serve our guests this weekend. I will let you know how everything turns out.
I look forward to hearing Heidy, I do hope that your guests enjoy the Pate. 🙂
Oh wow! How brilliant is this! My kind of pate!
Thank you, it’s a favourite of mine also. I can whiz it up in minutes and it’s always popular. 🙂
Made this tonight. It is superb!
So much better than shop bought.
That’s great Brian, I’m delighted to hear it.:)
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Drooling! This looks so divine!!
It’s delicious Emmy, I make it frequently. I do hope that you try it. 🙂
Delicious! I am loving this dip – as is my family!
Thank you so much for letting me know Alice. 🙂
Smoked salmon pate?! For real?! OMG this is just awesommmme!! Added to my recipe index of to do’s!!!
That’s great Cathy, I do hope that you enjoy it. 🙂