Tuna Pate

14 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • Two 10-ounce cans solid albacore tuna packed in olive oil, drained
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 6 anchovy fillets, drained
  • 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons minced capers
  • Kosher salt
  • Pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery rib
  • Toast or crackers, for serving

Directions

  1. 1
    Line a 7 1/2-by-3 1/2-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving plenty of overhang.
  2. 2
    In the bowl of a food processor, combine the tuna, butter, cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, cayenne, anchovies and the 3 tablespoons of capers.
  3. 3
    Season with salt and pepper and process until smooth.
  4. 4
    Scrape the puree into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
  5. 5
    Cover with the overhanging pieces of plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 8 hours or overnight.
  6. 6
    In a small bowl, stir the 2 tablespoons of minced capers with the parsley and celery and set aside.
  7. 7
    Unwrap and unmold the pate onto a serving dish and sprinkle the parsley mixture on top.
  8. 8
    Serve chilled with toast or crackers.

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