Tuna Pate

Directions

Combine tuna, butter, lemon juice and Tabasco in a food processor or blender, process until mixture is smooth.

Transfer to a bowl, add shrimp, pimiento and capers, mix well.

Season with salt and pepper, taste and adjust seasoning (pate must be highly seasoned).

Pack into a well-oiled 3-cup loaf pan or mold, chill 24 hours.

To serve, let stand 30 minutes at room temperature, unmold on a plate.

Garnish with parsley or watercress sprigs and sliced stuffed olives.

Serve with buttered toast rounds.

Do not substitute water-packed tuna.