Sardine Pate

Transform your appetizer game with this silky-smooth Sardine Pâté, a quick and flavorful spread that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Packed with rich, omega-3-loaded canned sardines, creamy cream cheese, and zesty lemon juice, this recipe is elevated by briny capers, fragrant parsley, and a hint of Dijon mustard. Requiring just 10 minutes of prep and no cooking time, this pâté is an effortless way to impress guests or treat yourself to a gourmet snack. Serve it chilled, topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or lemon zest, and pair it with crispy crackers, toasted bread, or crunchy vegetable sticks for the perfect balance of tanginess and creaminess. Ideal for entertaining or healthy snacking, this Sardine Pâté is a must-try recipe that delivers bold flavor with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans (approx. 3.75 oz each) canned sardines (in olive oil or spring water)
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp capers (drained)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 0.125 tsp salt
• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 0 optional garnish: additional parsley or lemon zest

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned sardines and discard the oil or liquid, if desired.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, add the drained sardines and use a fork to mash them into small pieces.

Step 3

Add the cream cheese to the bowl and mix well until smooth and combined with the sardines.

Step 4

Stir in the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, capers, chopped parsley, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.

Step 5

Drizzle in the olive oil and give the mixture one final stir to achieve a creamy consistency.

Step 6

Taste the pate and adjust seasonings if needed, adding more lemon juice or salt to taste.

Step 7

Transfer the sardine pate to a serving dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Before serving, garnish with additional parsley or a sprinkle of lemon zest, if desired.

Step 9

Serve with crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetable sticks. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(385.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1016.8

Total Fat 79.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 289.6mg	0%
Sodium 1751.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 9.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g	0%
Total Sugars 4.9g
Protein 65.3g	0%

Vitamin D 625.4IU	0%
Calcium 1018.2mg	0%
Iron 7.9mg	0%
Potassium 1024.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.4%

Protein: 25.8%

Carbs: 3.8%