Tuna Pate
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This article is from the 20th Century Appetizer Recipes, with numerous contributions by famous and also anonymous cooks
Tuna Pate
10 oz Canned white albacore tuna, packed in oil, drained*
1 c Butter, softened
2 To 3 drops lemon juice
2 To 3 drops Tabasco sauce
10 md Shrimp, cooked, shelled and minced
3 tb Coarsely chopped pimiento
2 tb Drained tiny capers
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
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