Tuna Rillettes (Tuna Pâté)

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Tuna Rillettes (Tuna Pâté)

This Tuna Rillettes is a rustic French spread that's made with baked tuna, crème fraîche and herbs. It's absolutely delicious as a party starter when served on a crusty baguette or toast. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 12 ounces tuna
  • cup Creme Fraiche
  • 1 shallot finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chives finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • salt Pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil + 2 tablespoon
  • French Baguette for serving
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  2. Brush tuna with 2 tablespoons of oil and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Bake in a prepared baking dish for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove tuna from the oven and let it cool.
  4. In a medium bowl and using a fork, flake tuna into small but chunky pieces. Add Creme Fraiche, olive oil, parsley, chives, lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper and salt to a taste. Mix until combined.
  5. Cover the bowl and let it chill in the refrigerator for several hours.
  6. When ready to serve, remove rillettes from the fridge and enjoy on a slice of toasted baguette.

Notes

  • Tuna: We recommend using high-quality canned or jarred tuna, or leftover cooked fresh tuna. Make sure to drain the canned or jarred tuna well before using it.
  • Creme Fraiche: While crème fraîche is the traditional ingredient for rillettes, you can substitute it with full-fat Greek yogurt if needed. The flavor and texture will be slightly different, but it will still be delicious.
  • Storage: These tuna rillettes can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just make sure to store it in an airtight container.
  • The recipe was slightly adapted from Mimi Thorisson's A Kitchen in France.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 96kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.001g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 78mg (3%) Potassium 86mg (2%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 161IU (3%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 96 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 96kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.001g 0%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 78mg 3%
Potassium 86mg 2%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 161IU 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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