Tuna Mousse Recipe

4.63 from 8 votes

This easy homemade Tuna Mousse is such a fantastic and versatile appetizer, making it perfect for your next dinner party. Canned tuna, mayonnaise, onions, lemon juice, dill, and pickled jalapenos are combined in the food processor to make a smooth, creamy, and flavorful mousse that’s immediately ready to spread on anything your heart desires.

Prep Time3

Chill Time1

Total Time1 3

Course: Appetizer, lunch, Snack

Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean

Servings:

Calories: 55kcal

Author: Nadia

Ingredients

1 Can Wild Tuna Fish Wild Planet or Safe Catch
2 tablespoon Mayonnaise
¼ Onion red
2 tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh squeezed
1 teaspoon Dill
3-5 Pickled Jalapenos
1 pinch Sea Salt
1 pinch Black Pepper

Instructions

Add all ingredients into the base of a food processor and blend until you have a creamy texture.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed, to ensure everything is incorporated.
Let the tuna mixture chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.
When ready to serve, place the tuna mousse in a serving dish, and top with a bit of olive oil if you like, then enjoy.

Notes

Expert Tips

Use Good Quality Ingredients: When cooking it’s always important to use good quality ingredients. Not only will it benefit your health, but the taste of good quality fresh ingredients is superior.
Scrape Down The Bowl: When processing the tuna mousse, make sure you scrape down the bowl of the food processor with a spatula, so everything is incorporated and smooth.

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