Sardine Appetizer Recipes

SARDINES ON TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Drizzle bread slices with olive oil. Place on a baking sheet and toast in oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
• Preheat broiler. Place scallions and pepper on a baking sheet and place under broiler; broil until tender and browned.
• Place radishes, shallots, and butter in a medium bowl; mix well using a fork; spread mixture on toasted bread. Using a fork, slightly break up sardines. Divide sardines evenly between toasts and top with broiled vegetables, sundried tomatoes, and dill. Serve.

SARDINE APPETIZER

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together Spread on small slices of toasted bread or crackers and garnish with slices of stuffed olives.

BAGNA CALDA (ITALIAN GARLIC-ANCHOVY-SARDINE APPETIZER)

Steps:

• Place the canola oil in a skillet and heat over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the butter, anchovies, and sardines. Cook and stir until well blended, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.

SARDINE TOASTS WITH TOMATO AND SWEET ONION

Steps:

• Toast the bread under a broiler (on both sides) or in the toaster.
• While the toast is still warm, immediately rub it (aggressively!) with the cut side of the garlic clove, then spread toast generously with butter. Top butter with tomato slices and lightly salt them.
• Top tomatoes with sardines and then onion slices. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with more salt and pepper. Garnish with basil if you like and serve immediately.