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Pâté de Sardine

Delicious Pâté de Sardine: Your Go-To Creamy Appetizer

This Pâté de Sardine is a creamy, flavorful appetizer that effortlessly elevates gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pâté
  • 1 can Canned Sardines packed in olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1 medium Shallot finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Chives, Parsley, or Dill) chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Capers optional
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • to taste Paprika
Serving Suggestions
  • 1 bag Toasted Baguette sliced
  • 1 box Crisp Crackers
  • 2 cups Fresh Vegetables carrot sticks, cucumbers, or bell peppers

Equipment

  • food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pâté de Sardine
  1. Blend the drained canned sardines, room-temperature unsalted butter, freshly squeezed lemon juice, shallot, and optional capers in a food processor until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add black pepper and paprika, and blend for 30 seconds until fully incorporated. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a serving dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  4. After chilling, garnish with fresh herbs and serve with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

High-quality sardines packed in olive oil are recommended for the best flavor. Prepare in advance for enhanced taste.

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