Rillettes de Thon
Experience the elegance of French cuisine with this delightful *Rillettes de Thon*, a creamy and flavorful tuna spread that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Made with pantry staples like canned tuna, velvety butter, tangy crème fraîche, and bright pops of lemon and capers, this no-cook recipe is effortlessly sophisticated. Finely chopped shallots and fresh parsley add layers of texture and vibrancy, while a touch of salt and black pepper perfectly balances the flavors. Serve chilled on crusty bread, toast, or your favorite crackers for an easy appetizer or snack that pairs beautifully with a crisp glass of white wine. Perfect for entertaining or everyday indulgence, this authentic French spread is a testament to simple ingredients creating extraordinary taste. *Rillettes de Thon* is your next go-to dish for quick yet impressive entertaining ideas!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 g Canned tuna
- 50 g Butter
- 60 g Crème fraîche
- 1 small Shallot
- 10 g Capers
- 1 small Lemon
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 10 g Fresh parsley
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and place it in a medium mixing bowl.
Ensure the butter is softened, then add it to the bowl with the tuna.
Add the crème fraîche to the mixture.
Finely chop the shallot and capers, then add them to the bowl.
Zest half of the lemon, then juice the lemon. Add both the zest and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the mixture.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper according to taste.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and mix it into the tuna blend.
Using a fork, mash and mix all the ingredients until well combined and the texture is smooth but slightly chunky.
Adjust seasoning if required, then transfer the rillettes to a serving dish.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the rillettes de thon with crusty bread, toast, or crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
828 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.6 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.3 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 256 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 2151 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 41.6 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 687 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
