Paleo Classic Tuna Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this Paleo Classic Tuna Sauce, a creamy, flavor-packed recipe perfect for health-conscious food lovers. Made with protein-rich canned tuna, zesty fresh lemon juice, and Paleo-compliant mayonnaise, this versatile sauce features bold flavors from briny capers, savory anchovy fillets, and a touch of minced garlic. It's effortlessly blended in just 15 minutes, creating a velvety emulsion with extra virgin olive oil and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for herbaceous brightness. Perfect as a salad dressing, veggie dip, or topping for zoodles, this no-cook, dairy-free, and gluten-free recipe is a must-try for clean-eating enthusiasts looking for delicious ways to add a gourmet touch to any meal. Serve it chilled and let its vibrant flavors shine!
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Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned tuna in water
- 1 cup Homemade or Paleo-compliant mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Capers, drained
- 4 fillets Anchovy fillets
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Directions
Step 1
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly to remove excess water and set aside.
Step 2
In a food processor, add the anchovy fillets and minced garlic. Pulse until they are finely chopped.
Step 3
Add the drained tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, drained capers, and black pepper to the food processor. Pulse several times until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 4
While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil to create a smooth emulsified sauce.
Step 5
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional lemon juice or black pepper if necessary.
Step 6
Transfer the sauce to a bowl and stir in the freshly chopped parsley.
Step 7
Cover and refrigerate the sauce for at least 30 minutes prior to serving to let the flavors meld.
Step 8
Serve the sauce as a dressing for salads, a dip for vegetables, or a topping for zoodles.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (747.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2455.1 |
| Total Fat 225.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 32.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 286.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6570.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 6.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.9g | |
| Protein 97.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 437.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 324.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1203.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories