Tuna pate
6 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | ounces | Canned white albacore tuna, packed in oil, drained* |
| 1 | cup | Butter, softened |
| 2 | To 3 drops lemon juice | |
| 2 | To 3 drops Tabasco sauce | |
| 10 | mediums | Shrimp, cooked, shelled and minced |
| 3 | tablespoons | Coarsely chopped pimiento |
| 2 | tablespoons | Drained tiny capers |
Directions
An inspired and inexpensive seafood hors d'oeuvre.
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Combine tuna, butter, lemon juice and Tabasco in a food processor or blender, process until mixture is smooth. Transfer to a bowl, add shrimp, pimiento and capers, mix well. Season with salt and pepper, taste and adjust seasoning (pate must be highly seasoned).
Pack into a well-oiled 3-cup loaf pan or mold, chill 24 hours. To serve, let stand 30 minutes at room temperature, unmold on a plate.
Garnish with parsley or watercress sprigs and sliced stuffed olives.
Serve with buttered toast rounds.
*Do not substitute water-packed tuna 10 servings