Easy & Tasty Portuguese Canned Sardine Pâté Recipe
This Easy & Tasty Portuguese Canned Sardine Pâté is a quick and flavorful spread perfect for appetizers. Made with canned sardines in olive oil, butter, onions, parsley, and lemon juice, it combines creamy and tangy flavors with a smooth texture. Ideal for serving with toasted bread or crackers, this pâté requires no cooking and comes together in minutes using a food processor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup of pâté, serving 4 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3.75 oz sardine fillets in olive oil (approximately 1 can)
- ⅓ cup 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
- Prepare sardines: Remove the sardine fillets from the can, reserving the olive oil separately. Place the sardines in the food processor, discarding excess olive oil except for a spoonful to be added later.
- Add ingredients: Add the lemon juice, diced onion, chopped parsley, butter cubes, and optional tomato paste to the food processor alongside the sardines.
- Pulse to combine: Pulse the mixture a few seconds until roughly combined. Add a spoonful of the reserved olive oil and continue pulsing.
- Adjust seasoning and texture: Pause to taste the pâté, then add salt and pepper to your liking. If the spread is too thick, add more olive oil gradually while pulsing until a smooth texture is achieved.
- Serve: Transfer the pâté into a serving bowl and serve immediately with toasted bread or crackers.
Notes
- Adjust tomato paste quantity to balance acidity and flavor.
- For a smoother pâté, pulse longer but avoid overheating the mixture.
- Can be refrigerated for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- Use fresh parsley for best flavor.
- Great as a quick appetizer or snack option.
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