Rillettes de Thon (Tuna Rillettes)

A quick, spreadable tuna rillettes with soft cheese, shallot, lemon and herbs, served with toasted baguette.

TIME BREAKDOWN
Prep: 15 min
Total: 15 minutes
Vegetarian
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Nuts
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Serves
6 people
Difficulty
Very Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 x 145g tins tuna in olive oil, drained
  • 100g full-fat soft cheese
  • 2 tbsp crème fraîche
  • 1 small shallot, very finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp capers, drained and chopped
  • Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 tbsp finely snipped fresh chives
  • Salt and white pepper to taste
  • 1 baguette, sliced and toasted, to serve

Method

  1. Flake the tuna into a bowl with a fork, breaking it down into fine shreds.

  2. Add the soft cheese, crème fraîche, shallot, capers, lemon zest and juice and mix until just combined, leaving a little texture.

  3. Stir in the parsley and chives and season to taste with salt and white pepper.

  4. Spoon into a small serving dish or ramekin, smooth the top and chill for at least 1 hour so the flavours can develop.

  5. Serve with the toasted baguette slices.