*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                                Tuna Pate

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Seafood                          Appetizers

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  10      oz            Can white albacore tuna --
                        - packed in oil, drain *
   1      c             Butter -- softened
   2      dr            Lemon juice -- up to 3 dr
   2      dr            Tabasco sauce -- up to 3 dr
  10      md            Shrimp -- shelled and cooked
   3      tb            Pimiento -- coarsely chopped
   2      tb            Tiny capers -- drained
                        Salt -- to taste
                        Freshly ground pepper --
                        - to taste

* Do not substitute water-packed tuna.

An inspired and inexpensive seafood hors d'oeuvre.

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.


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