Sardine Appetizer
Elevate your appetizer game with this sophisticated yet simple Sardine Appetizer recipe that's bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Perfect for entertaining or a quick bite, this recipe combines the richness of sardines in olive oil with a creamy, zesty spread made from cream cheese, lemon zest, and garlic. Crisp, oven-toasted baguette rounds serve as the perfect base, topped off with fresh parsley, briny capers, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for a touch of elegance. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile dish is ideal for seafood lovers and makes an impressive addition to any gathering. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for a unique hors d'oeuvre, these sardine appetizers will steal the show with their bold flavors and gourmet presentation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Sardines in olive oil
- 1 loaf Baguette or crusty bread
- 120 grams Cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Capers
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 piece Garlic clove
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Slice the baguette into 12 thin rounds and place them on a baking tray.
Drizzle the bread slices with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and toast them in the oven for 5 minutes or until golden and crisp.
While the bread is toasting, finely mince the garlic and parsley and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese with the lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Drain the oil from the sardines and gently pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Once the bread slices are toasted, spread a layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each slice.
Top each slice with half a sardine, a sprinkle of minced parsley, and a few capers.
Finish with a light drizzle of the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil for added flavor and shine.
Arrange the sardine appetizers on a platter and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
403 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.3 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 58 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 849 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.8 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 119 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 231 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
