Calling all tuna lovers! If you're on the hunt for a quick and easy appetizer that will tantalize your taste buds, look no further. This tuna dip with lemon and capers is sure to be a hit at your next party or get-together. Made with simple, everyday ingredients, this dip is bursting with flavor and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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TUNA WITH CAPERS, OLIVES AND LEMON
This is not your mother's mayonnaise-laden tuna salad, but it's just as easy to prepare. Here's what you do: stir together some canned tuna, garlic, lemon juice, red onion, black olives, capers and fresh parsley, then spread it on buttered toast. Top it off with a round of ripe tomato or slivers of avocado and another slice of toast. That's it. If you want to make it into a dip, toss the mixture into a food processor with a few tablespoons of softened butter and a bit more olive oil. Purée until smooth and creamy and serve with carrots, fennel, bell pepper and seeded crackers. If you have a tin of sardines taunting you from inside your cabinet, we bet this recipe would work equally well with those.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories easy, lunch, quick, weekday, appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 4 sandwiches or 8 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mash garlic with the back of a spoon. Whisk in the lemon juice and 5 tablespoons of olive oil. Combine with the tuna, onion, olives, capers, herbs and salt to taste.
- Serve on buttered toast for sandwiches, or make into a dip: Pulse the tuna salad and butter in a food processor until it is creamy. With the motor of the processor running, slowly add the additional 4 tablespoons oil. Taste and add more salt or lemon juice if needed. Serve with cut vegetables (fennel and bell peppers are nice) and crackers.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 273, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 228 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
TUNA DIP WITH LEMON AND CAPERS
Categories Condiment/Spread Appetizer No-Cook Quick & Easy Lemon Tuna Tofu Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl stir tuna with a fork until finely flaked. In another bowl whisk tofu until smooth. Stir tofu and remaining ingredients into tuna until combined and season with salt and pepper. Serve dip with crackers or crudités.
TUNA AND CAPER BITES
One weekend while camping, my sister-in-law whipped up a simpler version of these tasty tuna bites as a snack. I decided to add capers, shallot, and lemon to make these elegant enough to serve at your next dinner party! I highly recommend using Mary's Gone Crackers® brand seed crackers; they not only provide the perfect nutty flavor, but they are also very crispy and sturdy, allowing these to be made an hour or two ahead of time.
Provided by France C
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood
Time 15m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine tuna, mayonnaise, 1/2 of the shallot, 1/2 of the capers, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Place crackers on a serving platter. Place 2 arugula leaves, torn in half, on each cracker. Divide tuna mixture among the crackers. Sprinkle with remaining shallot and capers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 24.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.3 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 44.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
FRESH TUNA IN A LEMON-CAPER SAUCE
Make and share this Fresh Tuna in a Lemon-Caper Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Tuna
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brush tuna steaks with oil and broil or grill them until cooked through, about 5 minutes on each side.
- Meanwhile heat the butter in a frying pan and slowly saute the garlic and onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the lemon juice and capers and cook for 1 minute.
- Spoon the sauce over the tuna and serve immediately.
- VARIATION: Tuna with Lime juice.
- Omit the capers.
- Substitute 1/4-1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice for the lemon juice and add 1/4 teaspoon good-quality soy sauce and a dash of cayenne pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.8, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 124.3, Sodium 344.4, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.1, Protein 53.7
TUNA AND CAPER DIP
Capers and anchovies lend a briny flavor that complements meaty tuna in this easy appetizer that's best served with vegetable chips.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together tuna, sour cream, parsley, capers, anchovies, lemon juice, and red-pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 11 g
TUNA, LEMON, AND CAPER SAUCE
Steps:
- Place tuna in pasta serving bowl and break it into large bite-size pieces. Add garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and capers and stir gently to combine. Set aside to warm to room temperature, or preferably, place the bowl (be sure it's heatproof) over the pasta pot to warm the ingredients while heating the water. Once the water comes to a boil, remove bowl and set aside.
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain pasta well and immediately add to sauce in bowl. Sprinkle with parsley and toss. Serve at once with Parmesan cheese. Pass the pepper mill.
- Recommended pasta: 8 ounces penne rigate, medium shells (conchiglie rigate), rigatoni, or linguine.
GRILLED TUNA WITH LEMON CAPER BUTTER
Make and share this Grilled Tuna With Lemon Caper Butter recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Tuna
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix together butter, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, lemon zest, mustard and capers. Set aside.
- Prepare hot grill. Brush tuna steaks with oil. Drizzle remaining lemon juice over fish.
- Place steaks on oiled grill. Grill, turning once, until firm and opaque at center; 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from heat and top each steak with 1 tablespoon lemon-caper butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 818.9, Fat 53.4, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 190.3, Sodium 366.4, Carbohydrate 1.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 79.8
Tips:
- Use high-quality canned tuna, preferably albacore or yellowfin, for the best flavor and texture.
- Drain the tuna thoroughly before using to prevent the dip from becoming watery.
- For a creamy dip, use mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
- For a tangy dip, use lemon juice, capers, and dill.
- Add some chopped red onion or celery for extra flavor and texture.
- Serve the dip with crackers, chips, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Tuna dip with lemon and capers is a quick, easy, and delicious appetizer or snack that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture, tangy flavor, and versatile serving options, this dip is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a simple yet flavorful dish to share, give tuna dip with lemon and capers a try!
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