Sardine WHAT?
Don’t worry: this is not a blend of sardines and liver. Instead, I christened this with the name “paté” because it sounds a whole lot better than “mashed sardines.”
This rich, flavorful spread makes a perfect accompaniment to cheese and crackers (grain-free or not). It’s also tasty with cucumber slices and carrot sticks. I actually prefer to eat this straight, with a spoon!
Caramelized onions lend rich sweetness to compliment the salty, meaty sardines. Don’t want to cook down an onion in a skillet? You can make caramelized onions in a slow cooker!
Finally, don’t skimp on the fresh black pepper, as it really brightens up the paté. Keep tasting and adjusting… that is the fun in cooking!
What are the best sardines?
Generally, I steer away from canned foods because, like all packaged foods, it may contain things I don’t want in my body. Like preservatives, undisclosed ingredients and BPA.
In this recipe, I’ve used a brand that I trust: Wild Planet. These sardines are wild and sustainably caught, packed in olive oil (not oxidized plant oils), and come in a BPA-free can.
Caramelized Onion Sardine Pate
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbs. butter, ghee or coconut oil
- 2 cans sardines in olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Sauté the onion over medium heat, stirring often, until golden and tender. Let cool.
- Place the caramelized onion in a food processor. Add the sardines with about a tablespoon of the oil from the can. Grind in some pepper. Whirl until a paste forms. Taste and add more pepper and sardine oil if necessary.
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Caramelized Onion Sardine Pate
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbs. butter, ghee or coconut oil
- 2 cans sardines in olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Sauté the onion over medium heat, stirring often, until golden and tender. Let cool.
- Place the caramelized onion in a food processor. Add the sardines with about a tablespoon of the oil from the can. Grind in some pepper. Whirl until a paste forms. Taste and add more pepper and sardine oil if necessary.
Eat well and heal!™
Does “sardine paté” sound too weird for you? Or are you up to trying this recipe?
My kind of recipe – I usually just mash up the sardines and mix it with mustard – never thought of making it pate style – love this!
Mustard and sardines? Why haven’t I done that? It sounds delicious!!
You are so my new favorite blogger!! Now I’m counting on you to figure out a sub for eggs I’m coconut flour recipes:). No nuts either!!!!! I will then bow at your feet.
Thanks, Melissa! I’m working on egg substitutes in coconut flour recipes… that’s a tough one, for sure! Have you tried my Chewy Ginger Cookies? It uses gelatin, coconut flour and sunflower seed flour and it is egg free.
In coconut flour recipes. Can I pin this one yet?
I’ve got Wild Planet sardines in my pantry just waiting to be made into a fancy fancy paté.
Thanks for the idea!
I just bought some fresh sardines. Any idea how to cook before I continue on with your recipe?
Fresh sardines sound delicious–I’m jealous! I’ve never cooked fresh sardines. I’ve heard they are easy to grill. I’ve also seen recipes that bake them simply with sea salt and melted butter.
Have you ever tried flash frying them?
I’ll try it! And I think the name sounds great
Lauren this looks great. Now we need a grain-free, nut-free, egg-free cracker recipe from you to go with this.