Sardines Pâté
Sardines Pâté
Ingredients
- 1 can sardines, drained
- 1 hard-boiled egg
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 shallot, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Add the drained sardines, hard-boiled egg, chopped shallot, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, softened butter, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl of a food processor.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Process the mixture on high speed until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure all ingredients are incorporated. Blend to your preferred texture; some prefer it very smooth, while others like a slight texture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Transfer the sardine pâté to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, and up to 30 minutes, to allow the flavors to meld and the pâté to firm up slightly. This chilling time significantly improves both the flavor and texture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Serve the chilled sardine pâté spread on toast, crackers, or cucumber slices. It also makes an excellent sandwich filling.
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Sardines Pâté
- 1 can sardines, drained
- 1 hard-boiled egg
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 shallot, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Add the drained sardines, hard-boiled egg, chopped shallot, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, softened butter, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl of a food processor.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Process the mixture on high speed until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure all ingredients are incorporated. Blend to your preferred texture; some prefer it very smooth, while others like a slight texture.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Transfer the sardine pâté to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, and up to 30 minutes, to allow the flavors to meld and the pâté to firm up slightly. This chilling time significantly improves both the flavor and texture.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Serve the chilled sardine pâté spread on toast, crackers, or cucumber slices. It also makes an excellent sandwich filling.