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Sardine Pâté (Paté de Sardinha)

If you love seafood and spread, well this one is for you! This sardine pâté recipe is a great option for an easy appetizer to spread on toast. Surprise people with this as a delicious addition to any charcuterie board.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine European, Portuguese
Servings 6 people
Calories 138 kcal
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 can sardine fillets (~100 grams) in olive oil
  • 75 grams unsalted butter, sliced into cubes
  • ½ medium onion, diced
  • 1 small bunch of parsley, roughly chopped
  • juice of half a lemon
  • salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1-3 teaspoon tomato paste optional

Instructions
 

  • Add all the sardines minus the olive oil from the can in a food processor. Set aside olive oil in the can.
    A can of sardines in olive oil
  • Add juice of lemon, diced onions, chopped parsley, butter cubes, and tomato paste (optional) to the food processor.
    Ingredients for sardine pâté in food processor
  • Pulse for a few seconds until roughly combined, add a spoonful of olive oil from the can and continue to pulse. Pause and taste the spread, then add salt and pepper to taste. Add more olive oil if the consistency is too thick. Keep pulsing until you get a smooth texture adding more olive oil as needed.
    Closeup of sardine pâté in food processor
  • Serve with toasted bread or crackers.

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 74mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 364IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer: Nutritional values were calculated with the Spoonacular Food API and should be used for informational purposes only.
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