Description
A rich and creamy sardine pâté that elevates simple crackers and meals with its smoky, tangy flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g sardines in oil (drained)
- 113 g full-fat cream cheese
- 60 g mayonnaise
- 15 ml lemon juice
- 10 g Dijon mustard
- 15 ml extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
- 30 g finely chopped shallot
- 15 g capers (rinsed if salty)
- 10 g chopped parsley
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare and drain the sardines. Let them drain for 1–2 minutes and reserve 15 ml of the oil.
- In a food processor, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Pulse until smooth for 6–8 seconds.
- Add the drained sardines, shallot, capers, parsley, salt, and pepper. Pulse until desired texture is reached, being careful not to overprocess.
- Taste and adjust seasoning by adding reserved sardine oil or extra lemon juice if needed.
- Transfer to a container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve garnished with parsley, olive oil, and with crackers or toasted bread.
Notes
The pâté benefits from chilling for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors. Use the reserved oil for added silkiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30 g (about 2 tablespoons)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg