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.
More delicious recipes featuring Salmon:
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
Recipe Measurements:
For accuracy, when weights are provided, we recommend weighing your ingredients. This will produce the best results.
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
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
Nutrition Estimate:
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.
south morang pizza
Woooww, I can’t wait to try it, Thanks for sharing….
Alexandra
I look forward to hearing how you enjoy it. 🙂
Terri Steffes
My husband is a fan of both pate and smoked salmon. Putting them together would be a dream come true for him.
Alexandra
Hi Terri, I hope that he enjoys the Pate. There’s no need to tell him how easy it is to make. 😉
Wander Women Abroad
Yummm amazing! I love this dish
Alexandra
It is a great appetiser, so quickly and easily made. 🙂
Cristina Petrini
There is nothing else to say: salmon. I would eat salmon as if there were no tomorrow I love it in every way!
Alexandra
Cristina, it is so good, and there are so many ways in which to enjoy it. 🙂
natalie
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!
Alexandra
I encourage you to try it Natalie, it’s easy to make. You can do it. 🙂 🙂
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Love to try this! Perfect for entertaining with family and friends 🙂
Alexandra
It is ideal Dawn, and put together in minutes! 🙂
Stacie
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!
Alexandra
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. 🙂
kim
What a great appetizer! So easy and tasty!
Alexandra
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. 🙂
David @ Spiced
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! 🙂
Alexandra
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. 🙂
Danielle Wolter
i seriously love anything pate and smoked salmon. this sounds just incredible – def making this for my next party!
Alexandra
Thank you Danielle, I’m delighted that you will make the Pate. Enjoy! 🙂
Heidy L. McCallum
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.
Alexandra
I look forward to hearing Heidy, I do hope that your guests enjoy the Pate. 🙂
Shashi at SavorySpin
Oh wow! How brilliant is this! My kind of pate!
Alexandra
Thank you, it’s a favourite of mine also. I can whiz it up in minutes and it’s always popular. 🙂
Brian
Made this tonight. It is superb!
So much better than shop bought.
Alexandra
That’s great Brian, I’m delighted to hear it.:)
Emmy
Drooling! This looks so divine!!
Alexandra
It’s delicious Emmy, I make it frequently. I do hope that you try it. 🙂
Alice
Delicious! I am loving this dip – as is my family!
Alexandra
Thank you so much for letting me know Alice. 🙂
Cathy
Smoked salmon pate?! For real?! OMG this is just awesommmme!! Added to my recipe index of to do’s!!!
Alexandra
That’s great Cathy, I do hope that you enjoy it. 🙂