Tuna rillettes: 12 easy and tasty recipe ideas

Tuna rillettes: 12 easy and tasty recipe ideas

While tuna rillettes are always a hit at aperitifs, they're just as delicious as a starter or main course. What can you cook with our 100% Breton tuna rillettes ? Discover 12 easy recipes, full of authentic ocean flavour, for every course of your meal.

Aperitif Recipe Ideas with Tuna Rillettes

  • Tuna Rillettes and Avocado Canapés


Mash a ripe avocado and spread it on small toasts. Add the White Germon Tuna Rillettes and chopped chives.

Chef's tip: a splash of lemon on the avocado keeps its colour.

  • Tuna Rillettes and Cream Cheese Toasts

Toast a country-style bread or sesame crackers. Mix White Germon Tuna Rillettes with a little cream cheese and herbs.

Chef's tip: dill or chives bring out the best in the tuna.

  • Tuna and Cream Cheese Blinis

Go for the Indian-Style White Tuna Rillettes mixed with a little cream cheese, on warm blinis, garnished with a coriander leaf.

Chef's tip: warm the blinis before topping them.

Layer a creamy Plain Tuna spread, seaweed tartare and a little mimosa egg. A lovely land-and-sea pairing.

Chef's tip: assemble the layers just before serving.

Starter Recipe Ideas with Tuna Rillettes

  • Fresh Tuna Rillettes Salad

Mix cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber and rocket with our Organic Herb Tuna Rillettes and a lemon vinaigrette.

Chef's tip: a few toasted sesame seeds for crunch.

Fill half an avocado with White Germon Tuna Rillettes and crumbled mimosa egg. A refined, delicious starter.

Chef's tip: a splash of lemon keeps the avocado from browning.

  • Tuna Rillettes Cake

Fold White Germon Tuna Rillettes into a classic savoury cake batter. Bake for 35-40 minutes at 180°C.

Chef's tip: let it cool slightly before unmoulding.

  • Pita Bread with Tuna Rillettes and Crunchy Vegetables

Fill a warm pita bread with Organic Herb Tuna Rillettes, lettuce, cucumber, carrot, radish and cherry tomatoes.

Chef's tip: a touch of wholegrain mustard lifts the whole dish.

  • Tuna Rillettes Pasta Salad

Mix cold pasta with bell pepper, sweetcorn and a generous spoonful of White Germon Tuna Rillettes, drizzled with olive oil.

Chef's tip: even better when made the day before.

Spread a wrap with Indian-Style White Tuna Rillettes, lettuce, avocado, egg and mayonnaise. Roll up tightly. Chef's tip: wrap it in baking paper for a clean cut.

  • Tuna Rillettes Club Sandwich

Spread toasted sandwich bread with Organic Herb Tuna Rillettes, then add lettuce, tomato and lemon.

Chef's tip: a wooden skewer keeps the layers in place.

  • Tuna Rillettes Quiche

Fill a shortcrust pastry base with White Germon Tuna Rillettes, cover with a quiche mixture and bake for 35 minutes at 180°C.

Chef's tip: let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

peritif, starter or main course: our tuna rillettes fit into every part of the meal, with the same artisanal care and the briny taste of Brittany. Discover our full range of tuna rillettes and let yourself be inspired for your next recipe.