Tuna And Black Olive Butter Tramezzini


Course : Tuna
Source:
Serves: 2
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Ingredients:


6 1/2 ounces imported canned tuna in olive oil

4 tablespoons unsalted butter -- softened at

3 small anchovies -- chopped

2 teaspoons black olive pesto

1 tablespoon capers

12 slices high-quality white bread
 

Preparation / Directions:


Recipe by: Place tuna, butter, and anchovies in a blender or food processor and blend until mixture is smooth and fluffy. Transfer spread to a small bowl. Stir in the black olive pesto and capers. Trim the crusts from the bread. Spread the mixture on half of the bread slices. If desired, cut the tramezzini in squares of triangles, and serve with before-dinner drinks. Makes 4 tramezzini or 24 appetizers. Note: Canned tuna, always packed in olive oil, is used often in Italy. It is a long-standing custom to preserve it in oil, since at one time fresh tuna w as only available seasonally.


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