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spuma di tonno (tuna mousse)

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Erin St. Anne
Hyannis, MA

An Italian appetizer, served with breadsticks, crostini, or crackers. Also excellent served with champagne.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min

Ingredients For spuma di tonno (tuna mousse)

  • 7 oz can
    imported oil-packed tuna, drained
  • 2 tsp
    fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tsp
    soy sauce
  • 2 tsp
    good-quality balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter, unsalted, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp
    butter, unsalted, at room temperature
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    heavy cream

How To Make spuma di tonno (tuna mousse)

  • 1
    Put the tuna in a food processor and pulse to break up the fish. With the machine running, add the butter, vinegar and soy sauce and blend until smooth.
  • 2
    Stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the processor bowl. Add the lemon juice and pulse again. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • 3
    Check the sesaoning, then add the heavy cream and pulse to blend. (Be careful not to over blend once the cream is added or the mixture may break.)
  • 4
    Serve at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for up to four days. If refrigerated, return the spuma to room temperature before serving.

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