Sardine Rillettes Appetizer

An amazingly easy appetizer to that’s sure to impress! Tinned Sardine Rillettes are a creamy and satisfying appetizer or snack and is a perfect way to introduce yourself to sardines if you are a first timer! The creaminess from creamed cheese, the brightness from fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, and the smokiness from smoked paprika really highlight the sardines in each delicious bite!

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Sardine Rillettes

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Kayla Perrett with @kitchenandkay on Instagram

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Serves:

6-10 as an appetizer

Prep Time:

10-15 mins

Cook Time:

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Sardine Rillettes

Ingredients

1 Tin of Safe Catch Wild Sardines in Olive Oil
4 Oz. Cream Cheese, Softened
2 Tbsp. Dried Minced Onion
1-2 Tbsp. Fresh Snipped Chives
1 ½ Tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp. Chopped Fresh Parsley
1/4 tsp. Smoked Paprika
1/8 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
Salt to Taste
Optional: Garnish with Lemon Zest and Fresh Herbs
Serve with Crackers, Bread, or Veggies

Tools you'll need

Cutting Board
Knife
Spoon
Fork
Measuring Spoons
Mixing Dish

Instructions

Begin by opening your tinned sardines and add the entire tin, including the oil to a mixing dish and use a fork to flake the sardines up into the oil until all broken apart and combined well.
Add your softened cream cheese and use the fork again to combine the flaked sardines with the cream cheese until well combined.
Mince your parsley and chives (or use dried if you don’t have fresh on hand).
Add in your dried minced onion, chives, parsley, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cayenne, and salt and evenly combine.
Scoop onto crackers or serve in a dip bowl with celery, cucumbers, or other veggies and finish with fresh lemon zest for a pop of bright flavor!

SERVING SUGGESTION

This show stopping, protein-packed appetizer can be served on crackers or with a baguette or keep this recipe keto and serve with veggies of your choice.
If making for yourself as a snack or have some left over, you can store in an air-tight container for 5-7 days.

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