Tresias Tuna Log Appetizer Spread Recipes

OPEN-FACED TUNA TEA SANDWICHES WITH WHITE BEAN SPREAD

Steps:

• For the white bean spread: Combine the cannellini beans, mascarpone, salt and lemon zest in a food processor. Process for 30 seconds, until a paste forms. With the machine running, add the olive oil and lemon juice; continue processing until smooth, another 30 seconds. Transfer the spread to a bowl and set aside while you make the tuna salad.
• For the tuna salad: In a medium bowl, stir together the tuna, celery, fennel, fennel fronds, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• To assemble: Spread each English muffin half with 2 tablespoons of the white bean spread. Add 5 or 6 arugula leaves and top with 2 tablespoons of the tuna salad. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil. Serve.

TUNA SNACK SPREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients until well mixed. Shape into a ball; roll in parsley. Chill. Serve with crackers.

TUNA CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Stir in tuna. Serve with bread or crackers.

TUNA BALL

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, tuna, 1/2 of the pecans, and onion. Shape into a ball or loaf. Coat with remaining pecans. Refrigerate until serving.

OLD BAY® TUNA SPREAD

Steps:

• Whip cream cheese in a bowl with an electric hand mixer. Add onion, capers, lemon zest and juice, seafood seasoning, parsley, Worcestershire, and hot sauce. Mix well. Add tuna and mix until well blended.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours, or up to overnight.

EASY TUNA SPREAD

Steps:

• Line 2-cup metal bowl or mold with plastic wrap.
• Place all ingredients in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth. Spread mixture in bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. Carefully unmold onto serving plate.

SHRIMP APPETIZER SPREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise until smooth. , Spread mixture on a round 12-in. serving platter. Top with seafood sauce. Sprinkle with shrimp, mozzarella, green pepper, tomato and onions. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with crackers.

TUNA LOG

Steps:

• In a medium sized bowl, combine tuna, cream cheese, lemon, onion, horseradish and salt. Cover and chill for several hours or until firm enough to shape. Meanwhile, mix the pecans and parsley in a small bowl and set aside. Spoon the cream cheese mixture onto a sheet of wax paper and shape into a 16- by 1 1/2-inch log. Sprinkle the pecan mixture over the log, rolling it until completely coated. Wrap the tuna log tightly in plastic wrap; chill. Will keep refrigerated for up to 48 hours. Serve with crackers, pita bread wedges or bread rounds.

TRESIA'S TUNA LOG APPETIZER SPREAD

Steps:

• mix everhting together except parsely, shape into a log and then roll in parsely. chill before serving.

EZ BUT FANCY TUNA MOLD SPREAD APPETIZER

Steps:

• In saucepan, bring soup to boil and add cubed cream cheese.
• Remove from heat and stir until smooth,.
• Dilute gelatin with water. Stir into soup mixture.
• Stir in remaining ingrediemts and pour into mold that has been sprayed with Pam.
• Chill until set, about 3 hours.
• Invert mold on serving platter. (If it does not come out right away, run knife around edge of mold to help loosen, or run warm water around bottom of mold a few seconds).
• Serve with crackers and enjoy. (Leftovers keep for quite awhile if refrigerated.).

TRIPLE CITRUS TUNA STEAK

Steps:

• Prepare marinade: Whisk orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, red onion, habanero pepper, vinegar, garlic, and oregano together in a bowl large enough to hold the tuna steaks.
• Prepare salsa: Combine mango, red onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Set aside.
• Prepare tuna: Sprinkle tuna with salt and pepper. Place in the bowl with the marinade and turn to coat. Marinate for about 30 minutes.
• While tuna is marinating, crush potato chips as fine as possible in a blender. Transfer to a bowl.
• Remove tuna from the marinade and press into the crushed chips until both sides are well coated.
• Heat heavy-bottomed nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and heat until butter melts and foam subsides. Add tuna and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet.
• To serve, top tuna with chile sauce and serve with jasmine rice and mango salsa.

TUNA DILL SPREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Use as sandwich filling or spread on crackers.