Name: Smoked mackerel on toasted crumpets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Scottish
Ingredients: 2 ready-to-eat smoked mackerel fillets; 90g crème fraîche; ½ lemon juiced; 2 dill sprigs finely chopped; 2 parsley sprigs finely chopped; 1 Granny Smith apple cored and cut into matchsticks (optional); 4 crumpets; butter for spreading; 4 slices of cucumber; 1-2 radishes sliced; small handful of finely chopped chives

Smoked mackerel on toasted crumpets

Try our easy starter – the filling can be made well in advance and chilled. Once your guests arrive, toast the crumpets and pile the filling on top

30 min total 15 min prep 15 min cook 4 301 cal

Instructions

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1 Remove the skin from the mackerel and flake the flesh into a bowl. Add the crème fraîche, lemon juice, dill and parsley, and gently mix until well combined. Season to taste, then fold in the apple matchsticks, if using.
2 Toast the crumpets in a toaster or heat your air fryer to 180C for 2 mins before adding your crumpets for 3-4 mins. Remove and generously butter them. Spread the mackerel mixture over the crumpets. Garnish with the sliced cucumber, radishes, and a sprinkle of chives, if you like.