Tuna Paté

Serves 4 as a starter

Ingredients

150g Tinned Tuna
75g Butter
40g Crème Fraîche
¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
1tsp Smoked Paprika (if using the hot version omit the Cayenne Pepper)
Lemon Juice - approximately the juice of 1 lemon, but this will vary according to taste
Salt & Pepper


Method

Drain the tuna.
In a bain marie, or microwave, gently heat the butter until soft but not melted. Add the tuna to the bowl together with the crème fraîche and the paprika and cayenne.
Stir with a fork until thoroughly mixed, taste and add the lemon juice and salt and pepper until the correct flavour is achieved.
Chill in the fridge for a couple of hours and serve with toast.