This is a quick, easy and really tasty dish to serve as a simple starter or light lunch. Serve with lots of salad leaves – such as mixed herbs or wild rocket – and wonderful fresh crusty bread and it will look as if you are serving up something special that took hours to create. For an even smoother pate, blend all the ingredients in a food processor. This recipe would also be delicious served on crackers for a healthy snack.
Ingredients
- 213g can wild red salmon, drained
- 1tsp lime juice (or to taste)
- 60g full fat soft cheese
- 1tbsp double cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
To serve:
- Crusty bread
- Fully prepared wild rocket
- Slices of lime
WEIGHT CONVERTER
Method
- Tip the drained salmon into a bowl and carefully remove any skin or bones. Flake the salmon and add the lime juice followed by the cheese and double cream. Mix gently.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and a little more lime juice, if it needs it.
- Divide the pate mixture into two small (100ml) ramekins, and level the surface, then cover and chill in the fridge for about an hour or if you are happy with consistency of the pate as it is serve straight away.
- Serve the salmon pate thickly spread on slices of crusty bread with a little wild rocket.
Top Tip for making Quick salmon pâté
If you like the consistency of the pâté as you make it then there is no need to chill the pâté, just serve it straight away.
You might also like…
Trusted, informative, and empathetic – GoodToKnow is the ultimate online destination for mums. Established in 2007, our 15-year-strong archive of content includes more than 18,000 articles, 1,500 how-to videos, and 7,000 recipes.
-
Broccoli and salmon pasta
This superfood-packed broccoli and salmon pasta recipe is full of protein and contains a third of your recommended daily allowance of Vitamin C
By Jessica Dady Last updated
-
Salmon pasta with crème fraîche
This salmon pasta with leeks, broccoli, green beans and parsley is easy to make and tastes delicious - plus it gives you a healthy dose of omega-3 too.
By Octavia Lillywhite Published
-
Smoked salmon stir-fry
A simple recipe using the evocative flavour of smoked salmon with tasty oriental flavours. This easy stir-fry is ready in under 30 mins
By Sue McMahon Published
-
Stuffed lamb shoulder with feta and apricot
Our stuffed lamb shoulder with feta and apricot is infused with lots of Middle Eastern flavours and it only takes 30 minutes of prep
By Rose Fooks Published
-
Stuffed spring leg of lamb with herby chutney
This stuffed spring leg of lamb with herby chutney is best made the night before so it can marinate and intensify in flavour.
By Jules Mercer Published
-
Easter coconut and lemon cake
This Easter coconut and lemon cake serves 12 and leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to three days.
By Jules Mercer Published
-
Kate Middleton has reportedly ‘FaceTimed’ her kids everyday while in hospital as Prince William holds down the fort at home
The Princess of Wales is recovering from surgery in The London Clinic
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Here's why popcorn isn't for toddlers - brave mum shares warning over 'harmless-looking' snack that can be a go-to
You might think twice about handing your child the snack after a brave mum shares her ordeal
By Selina Maycock Published
-
These pumpkin-shaped pizza pockets are the perfect Halloween-themed snack - and you only need 4 ingredients to make them
4 ingredients and 20 minutes to make these pumpkin-shaped pizza pockets - just in time for Halloween!
By Ellie Hutchings Published