Smoked Mackerel Pate with Cucumber Slices
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly request no bread, toast, oatcakes, or crackers. About 6g net carbs per serving.
What it is
A rich and flavourful appetiser made from robust Scottish smoked mackerel, typically blended with cream cheese or crème fraîche and fresh herbs, served with crisp cucumber slices instead of bread.
Key ingredients
Smoked mackerel, cream cheese or crème fraîche, lemon juice, horseradish (optional), fresh dill or parsley, salt, black pepper, cucumber slices.
How to make it keto
Explicitly request no bread, toast, oatcakes, or crackers. Confirm no sugar is added to the pate mixture.
Watch out for
Hidden sugar in the pate mixture. Will typically be served with high-carb accompaniments like toast or oatcakes, which must be omitted.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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