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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.
Servings: 10
Calories: 96 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 12 ounces tuna
- ⅓ 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- 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.
- Remove tuna from the oven and let it cool.
- 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.
- Cover the bowl and let it chill in the refrigerator for several hours.
- When ready to serve, remove rillettes from the fridge and enjoy on a slice of toasted baguette.
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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
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
% 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.