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
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.
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:
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Ivan Jose
I love salmon and I love pate. This is one appetizer that I will surely not tire of eating.
Alexandra
Thank you so much Ivan, it’s a terrific appetiser, very quickly made and always popular. 🙂
Annemarie LeBlanc
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.
Alexandra
Yes, Annemarie, this is so much better than a store-bought Pate. I’m so pleased that you are going to make it. Enjoy. 🙂
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
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.
Alexandra
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. 🙂
Marcellina
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.
Alexandra
So happy to hear that Marcellina, please let me know how you enjoy it. 🙂
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! 🙂