Best 7 Italian Tuna Mousse Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to Italy with our exquisite Italian Tuna Mousse, a delectable seafood appetizer bursting with authentic Mediterranean flavors. Prepared with premium tuna, creamy mayonnaise, tangy lemon juice, and a symphony of aromatic herbs, this mousse is a symphony of textures and tastes. Served chilled, it offers a light and airy texture that melts in your mouth, tantalizing your taste buds with every bite. Accompanied by three additional tuna mousse variations, this recipe provides a diverse range of options to cater to various preferences and dietary needs. Discover the classic Italian Tuna Mousse, the vibrant Mediterranean Tuna Mousse with sun-dried tomatoes and capers, the refreshing Tuna Mousse with Avocado and Cucumber, and the elegant Tuna Mousse with Smoked Salmon. Indulge in the culinary artistry of Italy with these exceptional tuna mousse recipes, transforming your next gathering into an unforgettable occasion.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN TUNA MOUSSE RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by á-114869

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup baby spinach
2 T parsley
1 t dried oregano
1 lime - juiced
1/2 of a medium haas avocado
1 can tuna (packed in olive oil) - or drained of water + 1T olive oil

Steps:

  • - place spinach, parsley, oregano, lime juice, avocado, oil from tuna & 1/4 of the tuna in a food processor and blend til smooth - place remaining tuna in a bowl and flake apart - add avocado mixture and stir til well combined - serve with veggies (carrots, celery, cucumber) and plantain chips

TUNA MOUSSE: SPUMA DI TONNO



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (7 ounces or 200 grams) imported olive oil-packed tuna, drained
1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon heavy cream
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Sea salt, preferably gray salt, and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the tuna in a food processor and pulse to break up the fish. With the machine running, add the butter, cream, balsamic vinegar, and soy sauce and blend until smooth. Then 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 and blend again. Check the seasoning.
  • Serve at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days. If refrigerated, return the spuma to room temperature before serving.

TUNA MOUSSE RECIPE



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Tuna Mousse Recipe is an easy and tasty cream, with simple ingredients (only 4), even to prepare at the last minute, ideal for filling crostini, vol au vent, canapés, cream puff or everything you ...

Provided by sweetandsalty

Categories     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 4

3.50 ounces tuna in oil (drained - 100g)
1/2 cup cream cheese (e.g. Philadelphia - 100g)
1 teaspoon capers
3 leaves rocket salad (to taste)

Steps:

  • First, drain tuna briefly, chop it and put in the bowl of the food processor together with the cream cheese (I used Philadelphia cheese).
  • Add a teaspoon of capers, 3 - 4 rocket leaves (or parsley, chieves ... what you prefer) and mix until you get a smooth cream.
  • And that's it.
  • Store your Tuna Mousse in the refrigerator, closed an airtight container. When you need it, transfer it in a sac à poche and use to fill crostini, vol au vent, canapés, cream puff or everything you like.
  • Here it is. Tuna Mousse Recipe is ready.
  • Buon appetito!
  • Enjoy!

ITALIAN-STYLE TUNA SANDWICH



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Though an American cook (or even a French one) usually adds mayonnaise to the bowl when dressing canned tuna for a sandwich, Italian cooks invariably anoint theirs with olive oil instead. Capers, olives and anchovy often join the festivities; here they are combined with garlic and parsley to make a zesty salsa verde. Choose the best quality Italian or Spanish canned tuna-the extra cost is well worth it. The other essential ingredient is freshly baked bread, like a good crisp baguette or crusty ciabatta roll.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, sandwiches, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup Italian parsley leaves, washed and dried
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup roughly chopped green olives, such as Castelvetrano
3 or 4 anchovy fillets, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped capers
Zest of 1 lemon
Pinch of crushed red pepper
Salt and pepper
1 baguette or 4 ciabatta rolls
Handful of lettuce leaves, arugula or watercress
8 ounces best quality oil packed tuna, drained, in large chunks
4 hard-boiled eggs
Salt and pepper
1 serrano chile, thinly sliced, optional

Steps:

  • Make the salsa verde: Whiz parsley leaves and 1/2 cup oil in a food processor or blender to a pesto-like consistency, then transfer to a small bowl. (Alternatively, chop parsley by hand and combine with oil.) Add garlic, chopped olives, anchovies, capers, lemon zest and red pepper to parsley mixture and stir well. Season with salt if necessary and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Thin with more oil as desired.
  • Cut baguette crosswise into 4 equal pieces, then split each lengthwise with a serrated knife. (If using rolls, split each lengthwise.) For each sandwich, lay bread flat, crust side down. Spread cut sides with 2 tablespoons salsa verde. Put a few lettuce leaves on 1 piece of bread and arrange 2 ounces of tuna over lettuce. Top tuna with 1 egg, quartered. Season egg lightly with salt and pepper. Add sliced serrano chile, if using. Drizzle with a little more salsa verde, then press sandwich closed.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 530, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 725 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

TUNA MOUSSE



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This is the most delicious tuna mousse. I got the recipe from a friend after having it at her party and not being able to get it out of my mind. If you like tuna, you will be addicted as well! You've got to try it!

Provided by JiliBean

Categories     Spreads

Time 6h15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (7 g) packet knox unflavored gelatin, softened in 3T cold water
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 stalks green onions, minced
1 cup mayonnaise (I use "light")
2 (6 ounce) cans solid white tuna packed in water, drained well
1 cup celery, minced

Steps:

  • Warm soup.
  • Add softened gelatin.
  • Let cool.
  • Cream in cream cheese. Then add remaining ingredients.
  • Pour into a greased 2-cup mold and chill for 6 hours or more.
  • Unmold onto serving platter and serve with crackers and vegetable.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.9, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 45.3, Sodium 569.5, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 11.2

TUNA MOUSSE



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Make and share this Tuna Mousse recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Caryn Gale

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can tuna in water, drained
1 can tuna in vegetable oil, drained
1/2 can tomato paste
1/4 cup mayonnaise
salt
white pepper
1 package unflavored gelatin
1 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Flake tuna well and add mayo, tomato paste, and salt and pepper.
  • Best if you mix in the food processor.
  • Mix gelatin and boiling water.
  • Add to tuna mixture, mixing well.
  • Place in pretty bowl or fits perfectly in Tupperware mini jello mold.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Turn out of mold onto bed of lettuce.
  • Goes great with crackers or bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.9, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 174.2, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 4.5

SICILIAN-STYLE TUNA STEAKS (TONNO ALLA GHIOTTA)



Sicilian-Style Tuna Steaks (Tonno alla Ghiotta) image

Provided by Gianni Scappin

Categories     Fish     Olive     Onion     Tomato     Sauté     Dinner     Raisin     Seafood     Tuna     Healthy     Capers     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 (5- to 6-ounce) tuna steaks
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons salted capers, soaked in water for 10 minutes and drained
3 tablespoons minced pitted green olives
1/4 cup raisins
5 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 cup fish stock or water, as needed
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
4 to 5 fresh basil leaves, torn
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium skillet over moderately high heat, warm the oil. Season the tuna with salt and pepper and sauté, turning once, until golden on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes total. Remove the tuna and set aside. Do not clean the pan.
  • 2. In the same pan over low heat, sauté the onion, stirring frequently, until just tender, about 1 minute. Add the garlic, capers, olives, raisins, and tomatoes, and continue cooking, stirring, until heated through, about 2 minutes. If the tomatoes don't release much juice, add the fish stock or water to give the sauce some body.
  • 3. Return the tuna to the pan and cover it with a tight-fitting lid. Cook over moderate heat until the tuna reaches the desired doneness, 2 to 3 minutes for medium.
  • 4. Add the parsley and basil and stir to incorporate, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve the fish with the sauce spooned over the top; garnish with pine nuts.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality tuna for the best flavor. Fresh or canned tuna can be used, but canned tuna should be packed in olive oil or water.
  • If using fresh tuna, cook it gently to avoid overcooking and drying it out.
  • Add vegetables or herbs to the mousse for extra flavor and nutrition.
  • Serve the mousse immediately or chill it for later.
  • Garnish the mousse with fresh herbs, lemon wedges, or capers.

Conclusion:

Italian tuna mousse is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a light and refreshing meal or a more substantial dish, Italian tuna mousse is sure to please.

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