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Tuna Mousse Recipe 🐟πŸ₯„

Overview:

  • Name: Tuna Mousse
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 mold

Description:

This delightful Tuna Mousse recipe, passed down through generations, combines the savory goodness of tuna with a creamy texture that’s perfect for any brunch occasion. Originating from San Diego, it boasts a lovely taste and a presentation that may even fool you into thinking it’s salmon thanks to the tomato soup infusion. It’s a delightful spread that’s sure to impress your guests!

Ingredients:

Quantity Ingredient
2 Unflavored gelatin
1/2 Cold water
1 Cream cheese
1 Can of tuna
1 Mayonnaise
1 Celery stalk
2 Small onions
3/4 Worcestershire sauce
3/4 Tabasco sauce

Instructions:

  1. Prepare Gelatin Mixture:

    • In a small saucepan, heat the unflavored gelatin in cold water over low heat, stirring continuously until thickened.
  2. Prepare Creamy Base:

    • In a separate large saucepan, heat the tomato soup (undiluted) and cream cheese, stirring constantly until the cream cheese melts and the mixture is well blended.
  3. Combine Mixtures:

    • Add the gelatin mixture to the creamy base, then set aside to cool.
  4. Prepare Tuna Mixture:

    • In a large bowl, flake the tuna.
  5. Mix Ingredients:

    • Fold in the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, celery, onions, and Tabasco sauce with the tuna. Also, add the cooled gelatin mixture.
  6. Blend Smoothly:

    • Mix all the ingredients well until smooth and thoroughly combined.
  7. Mold the Mousse:

    • Spray a fish-shaped mold generously with cooking spray.
    • Pour the prepared mixture into the mold.
  8. Chill:

    • Refrigerate the mold until the mousse sets, which usually takes at least 2 hours.
  9. Serve:

    • Once set, carefully unmold the mousse onto a serving platter.
    • Serve with your choice of crackers and enjoy the creamy delight!

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 257.9
  • Total Fat: 17.7g
    • Saturated Fat: 6.7g
  • Cholesterol: 44mg
  • Sodium: 506.3mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 13.8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
    • Sugar: 6g
  • Protein: 11.9g

Keywords:

Tuna, Brunch, Less than 60 Minutes

This Tuna Mousse recipe is not just a spread; it’s a testament to culinary tradition and flavor fusion. Try it for your next gathering and watch it disappear before your eyes! 🍽️✨

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