Sardine Pâté
Sardine Pâté
Ingredients
- 1 can sardines in olive oil, 4 to 5 ounces, drained
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 hard boiled egg
- 1 tablespoon shallot, finely minced
- as needed sourdough bread, grilled or toasted, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Drain the olive oil from the can of sardines. Add the drained sardines to the bowl of a food processor.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add the minced shallot, chopped fresh dill, capers, Dijon mustard, softened unsalted butter, hard boiled egg, and lemon juice to the food processor with the sardines.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Secure the lid on the food processor and blend the ingredients until they are thoroughly combined and the mixture forms a smooth pâté. If the pâté seems too thick, you can add an additional 1 tablespoon of softened butter to achieve a creamier consistency.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
If necessary, stop the food processor and use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are incorporated evenly, then continue blending briefly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Transfer the Sardine Pâté from the food processor into a serving bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Garnish the pâté with a sprinkle of fresh dill before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Serve the Sardine Pâté immediately with grilled or toasted sourdough bread.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Sardine Pâté
- 1 can sardines in olive oil, 4 to 5 ounces, drained
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 hard boiled egg
- 1 tablespoon shallot, finely minced
- as needed sourdough bread, grilled or toasted, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Drain the olive oil from the can of sardines. Add the drained sardines to the bowl of a food processor.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add the minced shallot, chopped fresh dill, capers, Dijon mustard, softened unsalted butter, hard boiled egg, and lemon juice to the food processor with the sardines.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Secure the lid on the food processor and blend the ingredients until they are thoroughly combined and the mixture forms a smooth pâté. If the pâté seems too thick, you can add an additional 1 tablespoon of softened butter to achieve a creamier consistency.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
If necessary, stop the food processor and use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are incorporated evenly, then continue blending briefly.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Transfer the Sardine Pâté from the food processor into a serving bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Garnish the pâté with a sprinkle of fresh dill before serving.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Serve the Sardine Pâté immediately with grilled or toasted sourdough bread.
⏱️ 1 min