Description
Tuna terrine from Provence delights seafood enthusiasts with Mediterranean flavors. Fresh ingredients and simple techniques create a delectable French coastal dish you’ll savor with each refined bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g (14.1 oz) tuna, canned and drained
- 4 eggs
- 200 ml (6.8 fl oz) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Crumble drained tuna in a large mixing bowl, ensuring a fine, uniform texture without large chunks.
- Mixing: Blend eggs, fresh cream, tomato paste, minced shallot, and lemon juice into the tuna, creating a smooth, well-integrated mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Molding: Grease a cake mold or line with parchment paper. Carefully pour the tuna mixture into the prepared mold, leveling the surface for an even cook.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Position the terrine mold in a water bath within a larger dish filled with hot water. Bake for 45 minutes until the terrine becomes firm and develops a light golden crust.
- Cooling and Setting: Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to enhance flavor and consistency.
- Serving: Carefully unmold the terrine onto a serving plate. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve alongside homemade mayonnaise, lemon-yogurt sauce, or a crisp green salad for a delightful dining experience.
Notes
- Choose Fresh Tuna: Select high-quality, well-drained canned tuna or freshly cooked tuna for a more robust flavor and better texture.
- Smooth Consistency Matters: Crumble tuna thoroughly and mix ingredients gently to avoid a lumpy texture, ensuring a silky, elegant terrine.
- Control Moisture Levels: Drain tuna completely and measure cream carefully to prevent a watery or dense final result.
- Optimize Baking Technique: Use a water bath to ensure even cooking and prevent the terrine from becoming dry or developing tough edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg