*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                                Tuna Pate

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Seafood                          Appetizers

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  10      ounces        Canned white albacore tuna -- packed in oil, drain
   1      cup           Butter -- softened
   2                    To 3 drops lemon juice
   2                    To 3 drops Tabasco sauce
  10      medium        Shrimp, cooked -- shelled and
					
   3      tablespoons   Coarsely chopped pimiento
   2      tablespoons   Drained tiny capers

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

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