Homemade mackerel rillettes

Quick mackerel rillettes with fromage frais, lemon and herbs: a homemade spread rich in omega-3, ready in 5 minutes. Perfect as a nibble on toast or with vegetable sticks.

Preparation: 10 min  |  Cooking: 0 min  |  Servings: 4  |  Difficulty: Very easy

Calculated per serving from the Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities in the list. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 190 kcal · 14 g protein · 2 g carbohydrate · 14 g fat

Ingredients

• 2 tins of mackerel
• 100 g fromage frais
• 1/2 lemon
• 1 shallot
• 1 bunch of chives
• pepper

Method

1. Drain the mackerel and mash it with a fork.
2. Mix with the fromage frais and lemon.
3. Add the finely chopped shallot and chives.
4. Chill before serving.

Nutritional benefits

Mackerel is extremely rich in omega-3, which is good for the heart and cholesterol, and in protein, all for a very low price. Mixed with fromage frais (lighter than butter), it makes a healthy, tasty spread. Low in carbohydrate, it is ideal as a nibble with raw vegetables.

Variations and substitutions

• With sardines or tuna.
• With Greek yoghurt instead of fromage frais.
• With herbs: dill, parsley.
• Spicier: mustard, chilli.

Storage and making ahead

Keep for 3 days in the fridge in a closed container.

💡 Good to know

Serve these rillettes with vegetable sticks rather than bread: even lighter and just as tasty.

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Foods in this recipe: mackerel · fromage frais · lemon · shallot · chives.

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