Tuna Toasties
INGREDIENTS:
10 oz Canned white albacore tuna, 10 md Shrimp, cooked, shelled and
-packed in oil, drained* -minced
1 c Butter, softened 3 tb Coarsely chopped pimiento
2 To 3 drops lemon juice 2 tb Drained tiny capers
2 To 3 drops Tabasco sauce
10 oz Canned white albacore tuna, 10 md Shrimp, cooked, shelled and
-packed in oil, drained* -minced
1 c Butter, softened 3 tb Coarsely chopped pimiento
2 To 3 drops lemon juice 2 tb Drained tiny capers
2 To 3 drops Tabasco sauce
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
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