Mackerel Rillettes
Mackerel rillettes is a French-inspired spread or pâté made from flaked, cooked mackerel fish blended with ingredients like crème fraîche, mustard, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. It is typically served chilled as an appetizer or light meal, often spread on toast, crackers, or baguette slices.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and healthy fats, particularly omega-3 fatty acids from the mackerel, with minimal carbohydrates. A typical serving provides a good source of vitamin D, vitamin B12, and selenium, with a calorie range of approximately 200-250 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 1.2 g |
| Vitamin D | 10 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 8 µg |
| Selenium | 30 µg |
| Niacin (B3) | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Vitamin E | 1.5 mg |
Per 1/2 cup (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, rillettes are a traditional French preservation method, originally used for meats like pork, but adapted here with oily fish for a rich, savory spread. Nutritionally, mackerel is one of the best dietary sources of anti-inflammatory omega-3s, which support heart and brain health.
