Mexicajun recipes: Appetizers Gator Bait (Tuna Pâté)

Gator Bait (Tuna Pâté)


6 Oz Tuna in vegetable oil (one can)
½ Stick Cream cheese
1 Cup Chicken stock
2 Garlic Cloves
¼ Yellow Onion,
1 Tablespoon plain unflavored gelatin
3 Green Olives (Large, seeded)
¼ teaspoon T-Boy’s Bam seasoning
Tabasco sauce to taste
Tablespoon capers for garnish
Chopped parsley for garnish


Dissolve gelatin in chicken stock. Drain Tuna. Place all ingredients except garnish in food processor and pulse 4-5 times until a uniform smooth paste forms. Place in cooled container and refrigerate covered for one hour. To unmold, dip in hot water for 5-10 seconds, turn upside down and plate. Add drained capers to top and place parsley around pâté. Serve with crackers..White wine goes well with this very easy, flavorful recipe that doubles nicely…Enjoy !