Tuna Pate

Ingredients:

• 10 ounces Canned white albacore tuna -- packed in oil, drain
• 1 cup Butter -- softened
• 2 To 3 drops lemon juice
• 2 To 3 drops Tabasco sauce
• 10 medium Shrimp, cooked -- shelled and
• 3 tablespoons Coarsely chopped pimiento
• 2 tablespoons Drained tiny capers

Preparation:

• An inspired and inexpensive seafood hors d`oeuvre.
• salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 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