SMOKED TUNA PATE WITH CROSTINI

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I use smoked tuna because I have a lot of it (thanks to a fishing Hubby), but any smoked fish will work as well. This recipe is my traditional contribution to Super Bowl parties. You can serve this with crackers, but the crostini (baugette slices) are sturdier and won't crumble when spreading. *Note that "cooking Time" is refrigeration time.

Provided by ClareVH

Categories     Spreads

Time 4h30m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb smoked tuna or 1 lb other smoked fish fillet, skinned and flaked
12 ounces cream cheese
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium red onion, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons drained capers
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons cognac
pepper
lemon wedge (to garnish)
capers (to garnish)
2 loaves day-old French baguettes
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons fines herbes or 1 1/2 tablespoons Italian herb seasoning

Steps:

  • Bring the cream cheese and butter to room temperature and cut into small chunks.
  • Beat the fish, cream cheese and butter in a mixing bowl with a hand mixer just until combined.
  • Add the onion, dill, capers, lemon juice and Cognac; beat just until blended.
  • Do not over-beat, the pate should have some texture.
  • Season to taste with pepper.
  • Line a 1-quart crock or mold with plastic wrap and pack the pate into it.
  • Cover and refrigerate for a few hours to mellow the flavors.
  • When ready to serve, un-mold onto a serving platter and peel off the plastic wrap.
  • Garnish with capers and lemon wedges and serve at room temperature with crostini.
  • For Crostini: Pre-heat oven to 350F.
  • Slice baugettes into 1/4 inch thick slices.
  • Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on baking sheets.
  • Lightly brush one side of each slice all over with olive oil, then sprinkle lightly with the herbs.
  • Bake just until crisp and light golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Let cool to room temperature, then store in an airtight container or ziplock bags.
  • This will make 5 or 6 dozen slices, depending on the size of the baugettes and the thickness of the slices.

Nour Tarek
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Meh.


Kaine Melton
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This recipe was a bit too fishy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a different type of fish, like salmon or trout.


kelly apple Wright
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I'm not a huge fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this pate. The smokiness of the tuna was really mellowed out by the other ingredients, and the capers and dill added a nice pop of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mimi Aktar
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The pate was very flavorful and the crostini were the perfect addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Dave Bates
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This recipe was delicious and easy to make. I used canned tuna, and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Danny frosh
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I've been looking for a new tuna pate recipe, and this one did not disappoint! The smokiness from the tuna added a really nice depth of flavor, and the capers and dill gave it a nice brightness. I served it with crostini and it was the perfect appeti


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