Smoked Tuna Bruschetta Recipe

Name: Smoked Tuna Bruschetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces sliced tuna; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature; 2 tablespoons unsalted, room temperature butter; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions; 1 tablespoon minced shallots; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; Crisped slices French bread or crackers, for serving; Thinly sliced green onions or chopped parsley leaves, for serving

Servings: persons

8 ounces sliced tuna
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature
2 tablespoons unsalted, room temperature butter
1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Crisped slices French bread or crackers, for serving
Thinly sliced green onions or chopped parsley leaves, for serving

1
2 tablespoons mesquite wood smoking chips
2
Season the tuna with the salt and pepper, and place the wood chips in the bottom of a stovetop smoker and position the drip tray and wire rack over the top according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3
Lightly oil the wire rack, then place the tuna slices on the rack and position the lid over the top of the smoker, leaving slightly ajar.
4
Place the smoker over high heat until smoke begins to exit the smoker.
5
Reposition the lid so that the smoker is completely covered and lower the heat to medium.
6
Cook the tuna until just cooked through, about 8 minutes.
7
Chop the tuna into 1-inch pieces and place in a food processor with the cream cheese, butter, green onions, shallots and parsley.
8
Process until a very smooth paste, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
9
Add the heavy cream and pulse until just combined.
10
Transfer spread to a small serving bowl and serve the spread with crisped bread or spread on crackers, garnished with green onions or parsley, as desired.

196

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces sliced tuna, Salt, Freshly ground black pepper, 4 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature, and more.

Yes, Smoked Tuna Bruschetta falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Smoked Tuna Bruschetta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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