Smoked Tuna Spread Canapés
These Smoked Tuna Spread Canapés are a great appetizer—or dinner for hot, steamy nights when cooking is out of the question. Omega-3-filled tuna teams up with silky cream cheese and the classic flavors of onions and chives. Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay Seasoning and liquid smoke take this tuna spread to a new level. We serve this spread on top of a cucumber slice and gluten-free almond crackers, but you can choose any crackers or toast you'd like. It would also be a great dip for veggie sticks. Keep reading for our expert tips, including what ingredient swaps you can make.
Why you’ll love it
These delicious canapés are a perfect appetizer for gatherings or can even serve as a meal.
Tuna is a nutrient-rich fish, packed with omega-3 fatty acids and protein—beneficial for heart, brain and joints.
We chose low-sodium chunk white tuna to keep sodium levels down but use whatever you prefer.
Canapés are hors d'oeuvres featuring a base of bread, toast, pastry or crackers with various savory toppings, served either hot or cold. Canapés typically consist of a base, a spread, a primary topping and a garnish. They are traditionally served before dinner along with other appetizers or served at cocktail parties.
Ingredients
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives, divided
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium Old Bay Seasoning
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon liquid smoke
1 (5 ounce) can very low-sodium chunk white tuna, drained
2 tablespoons diced pimiento, drained
24 almond crackers, such as Blue Diamond Almond Thins brand
½ of a 12-inch English cucumber (about 8 ounces), cut into 24 slices, each about ¼ inch thick
Directions
Stir 3 ounces cream cheese, ¼ cup onion, 1 tablespoon chives, 2 teaspoons oil, 1 teaspoon Old Bay, ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce and ½ teaspoon liquid smoke in a medium bowl until creamy.
Flake 5 ounces tuna with a fork. Add the tuna and 2 tablespoons pimiento to the cream cheese mixture; stir until well mixed. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. (The smoke flavor will build. It may seem faint at first, but refrain from adding more liquid smoke until after the mixture chills. If desired, stir in an additional ⅛-¼ teaspoon liquid smoke.)
To assemble the canapés, spread ½ teaspoon of the tuna mixture on each cracker. Top each with a cucumber slice and another 1½ teaspoons of the tuna mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon chives.
