Tuna Pate

Ingredients

260 gr albacore tuna
230 gr butter
3 drops lemon juice
3 drops tabasco sauce
10 shrimp
26 gr coarsely pimiento
18 gr tiny capers

Instructions

An inspired and inexpensive seafood hors d'oeuvre. salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 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. *Do not substitute water-packed tuna 10 servings