Sardine Puff

Golden, flaky, and bursting with savory goodness, Sardine Puff is a delightful recipe perfect for snack time, appetizers, or an elegant finger food spread. Featuring buttery puff pastry filled with a flavorful mixture of canned sardines, sautéed onion, garlic, and a touch of tangy tomato paste and lemon juice, this dish combines simplicity with sophistication. Fresh parsley adds a vibrant herbal note, while a light egg wash ensures a perfectly golden finish. Ready in under an hour, these easy-to-make sardine puffs are a crowd-pleaser that balances rich umami flavors with a zesty kick. Serve them warm for maximum indulgence, and watch them disappear from the tray! Keywords: sardine puff recipe, puff pastry appetizers, easy savory snacks, baked sardine recipes, finger foods.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pieces puff pastry sheets
• 200 grams canned sardines in oil
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Finely chop the onion, garlic, and parsley. Drain the sardines, reserving the oil, and mash them with a fork in a bowl.

Step 3

In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 4

Add the mashed sardines, tomato paste, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well and cook for about 5 minutes until everything is well combined. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Let the mixture cool slightly.

Step 5

Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares.

Step 6

Place a generous tablespoon of the sardine mixture in the center of each square.

Step 7

In a small bowl, beat the egg with a tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the edges of the pastry squares with the egg wash.

Step 8

Fold each square over into a triangle, pressing the edges together to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork to ensure they are well sealed.

Step 9

Transfer the puffs to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with more egg wash.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let the sardine puffs cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(584.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1288.9

Total Fat 81.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 503.5mg	0%
Sodium 2315.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 75.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.6g	0%
Total Sugars 11.3g
Protein 66.3g	0%

Vitamin D 439.8IU	0%
Calcium 872.2mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 1495.1mg	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: 56.3%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 23.2%