Tuna and caper spread recipe

CLICK TO RATE
(77 ratings)

Try our delicious tuna and caper spread recipe

tuna and caper spread in a glass dish
(Image credit: Getty)
  • healthy
Serves4
Preparation Time10 mins
Nutrition Per PortionRDA
Calories195 Kcal10%
By
last updated
in Recipes

This quick-to-prepare spread works equally well as a dip, toast-topping or sandwich filling. It's super-tasty, too

Ingredients

  • 185g can tuna chunks in oil, drained
  • 65g (2½ oz) butter, softened
  • 10ml (2tsp) lemon juice
  • 10ml (2tsp) capers, drained
  • Carrot batons and breadsticks, to serve

WEIGHT CONVERTER

to

Method

  1. Roughly flake the tuna fish and place in a food processor or blender with the butter and lemon juice. Process for a few seconds until smooth.
  2. Transfer to a bowl and stir in nearly all the capers and season with freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Garnish with the rest of the capers and more ground black pepper, if liked, and serve with the carrot batons and breadsticks to dip.
Top Tip for making Tuna and caper spread

This speedy spread will keep in the fridge for three to four days. Allow to soften at room temperature before serving.

GoodtoKnow

Trusted, informative, and empathetic – GoodToKnow is the ultimate online destination for parents. At GoodtoKnow, our mission is 'simple': we're trying to make sense of parenthood. On the site, you'll find everything you need for a happy, healthy family life. Our huge archive of content includes more than 18,000 articles and 1,500 how-to videos. These include expert-backed advice features on parenting, dealing with relationship changes after having a baby, self-care for mums and managing your family finances. We also feature tried-and-tested product reviews and buying recommendations for every stage of family life - from prams and Moses baskets to birthday gifts and top toys.

Related Recipes
Latest Recipes
Latest News