Description
This Sardine Fish Dip delivers irresistible flavor with minimal prep time. Using wholesome ingredients and topped with fresh herbs, it’s perfect for a quick snack or a flavorful appetizer at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 4.5-ounce can olive oil-packed sardines
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon sumac
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- Kosher salt
- freshly-ground black pepper
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1 small carrot, grated
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley, cilantro, or mint
- Extra virgin olive oil (optional)
- pita chips, to serve
Instructions
- Drain the oil from the sardine can into a medium bowl.
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard to the bowl.
- Season with sumac, ground coriander, kosher salt, and freshly-ground black pepper, then whisk to combine.
- Add the sardines from the can and mash them well into the mixture.
- Incorporate the finely chopped shallot, grated carrot, and fresh herbs into the mash.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or sumac as needed.
- Optional: Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil before serving.
- Serve the dip with pita chips.
Notes
For a creamier texture, you can add a tablespoon of Greek yogurt.
Feel free to experiment with different fresh herbs based on your taste preference.
This dip is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for a day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg