Tuna Pate
- 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
- Line a 7 1/2-by-3 1/2-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving plenty of overhang.
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine the tuna, butter, cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, cayenne, anchovies and the 3 tablespoons of capers.
- Season with salt and pepper and process until smooth.
- Scrape the puree into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Cover with the overhanging pieces of plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 8 hours or overnight.
- In a small bowl, stir the 2 tablespoons of minced capers with the parsley and celery and set aside.
- Unwrap and unmold the pate onto a serving dish and sprinkle the parsley mixture on top.
- Serve chilled with toast or crackers.
solid albacore, butter, heavy cream, lemon, lemon juice, cayenne, anchovy, capers, capers, kosher salt, pepper, parsley, celery, crackers
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/tuna-pate (may not work)