Lemon-Caper Tuna Dip

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4.9

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Lemon-Caper Tuna Dip

This lemon-caper tuna dip blends canned tuna with mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and briny capers for a tangy and creamy spread. Pickled jalapeños and onions add a mild heat and sharpness, while optional dill provides herbal freshness. The smooth texture makes it ideal for spreading on crisp crackers or toast for snacks or appetizers.

Description

Lemon-Caper Tuna Dip combines canned tuna and mayonnaise with the bright acidity of lemon juice and the salty, tangy flavor of capers. The inclusion of pickled jalapeños and onions gives the dip slight spiciness and a tangy crunch, balancing the creaminess. Blending the ingredients into a smooth paste ensures an even spread suitable for crackers, crispbreads, or toast.

The fresh lemon juice brightens the dip’s flavor, and black pepper seasons it to taste. Garnishing with dill adds a pop of color and herbaceous notes that complement the tuna’s richness.

Serve this dip chilled with crisp crackers as a light snack or party appetizer. It pairs well with simple accompaniments due to its balanced savory and piquant profile.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 100 g tuna canned
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 15 g capers
  • 1/2 lemon
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 20 g jalapeños pickled
  • 20 g onion optional, pickled
  • dill (to garnish; optional)
  • crackers (knackerbrod, crispbread, toast)

Instructions

  1. In a blender add the canned tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper and a few capers and process until a smooth paste is obtained.
  2. Spread the mix on the crackers and garnish with jalapeno, pickled onions and capers.

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