Smoked Peppered Mackerel Pate

The smoked peppered mackerel in this recipe really makes this pâté and to be frank, I could sit down with a spoon and eat it straight from the bowl. This would make a lovely starter for a dinner party as well as a stellar sandwich filling for picnics and posh lunch boxes. I was pleased with the balance of sharp lemon and rich herb cream cheese with the smokiness of the mackerel; however, you could lighten this up by adding low-fat cream cheese. It is better if served with rye bread, but bro