Ingredients
- 1 (6-ounce) can tuna packed in olive oil (do not drain)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- Freshly grated zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 – 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 large clove of garlic, peeled
- 3 – 4 dashes of Tabasco sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For serving: breadsticks, crackers, toasted baguette slices, celery sticks or carrot sticks (Use gluten-free crackers for a gluten-free appetizer.)
Directions
- 1. Put the can of tuna, including the olive oil it’s packed in, into a food processor. Add the butter, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, oregano, garlic, and Tabasco sauce.
- 2. Process until it is smooth and creamy. Taste for seasoning and add a bit of salt and pepper, if needed.
- 3. Put the tuna spread in a serving bowl and serve with the “dippers” of your choice.
