Smoked mackerel pate on cucumber rounds
Rich smoked mackerel pâté piped onto cool cucumber rounds — a zero-carb, high-fat fasting breakfast ready in under 10 minutes.
Prep
10 mins
Total
10 mins
Serves
4
Calories
220 kcal
Published May 26, 2026 at 13:00:00 ET
Smoked mackerel is one of the most nutrient-dense fish you can eat — packed with omega-3s, complete protein, and natural fat that keeps insulin stable and hunger suppressed well into your fasting window. Full-fat cream cheese amplifies the satiety signal without adding any meaningful carbohydrate load. Served on cucumber, this breakfast delivers real food in minutes while keeping you comfortably in fat-burning mode. - 200 g (7 oz) smoked mackerel fillets, skin removed - 100 g (3.5 oz) full-fat cream…
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