Total Time20 minutesPrep Time5 minutesCook Time15 minutes
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Fancier than a tuna salad but no harder to make, tuna rillettes are a perfect party nosh. To make it, good-quality canned tuna (preferably oil packed for the best flavor) is mashed into butter and crème fraîche, then seasoned with herbs, lemon and either capers or horseradish for a sharp bite. Serve it with bread or crackers for a pescatarian pâté that’s easy, elegant and full of verve.
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Yield:4 to 6 servings
- 1(5- to 6-ounce) can tuna, preferably oil-packed, drained
- 2tablespoons butter, sof…
Total Time20 minutesPrep Time5 minutesCook Time15 minutes
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Fancier than a tuna salad but no harder to make, tuna rillettes are a perfect party nosh. To make it, good-quality canned tuna (preferably oil packed for the best flavor) is mashed into butter and crème fraîche, then seasoned with herbs, lemon and either capers or horseradish for a sharp bite. Serve it with bread or crackers for a pescatarian pâté that’s easy, elegant and full of verve.
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Yield:4 to 6 servings
- 1(5- to 6-ounce) can tuna, preferably oil-packed, drained
- 2tablespoons butter, softened
- 2tablespoons crème fraîche, sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1tablespoon minced shallots or scallions
- 2teaspoons chopped dill, cilantro, mint or parsley, plus more for serving
- 1teaspoon lemon juice, plus more to taste
- ½teaspoon minced capers or prepared white horseradish
- ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Sliced pumpernickel or rye bread, cucumbers, celery, endive and olives, for serving
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
73 calories; 5 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 5 grams protein; 95 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Step 1
Combine all the ingredients in a blender or the bowl of a food processor. Pulse, scraping down the sides once or twice, until the mixture comes together into a chunky paste. Taste, and add more salt and lemon juice as needed. 1.
Step 2
Transfer to a ramekin or bowl, cover and chill for at least 1 hour (and up to 3 days) to let the flavors settle. Serve topped with herbs and with your choice of accompaniment.
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