Go Back
–+ servings
15-Minute Sardine Rillettes

Delicious 15-Minute Sardine Rillettes for Easy Entertaining

Create a gourmet appetizer with these 15-Minute Sardine Rillettes, perfect for entertaining and easy to prepare.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Refrigeration Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: French
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rillettes
  • 1 can Sardines in Olive Oil can be fresh or canned
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt or sour cream/crème fraîche
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Capers drained and roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Chives finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill or substitute with parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper adjust to preference

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Carefully debone the sardines using your hands or a fork, setting them aside.
  2. Mash the sardines in a mixing bowl with a fork until a paste-like consistency is achieved.
  3. Combine the Greek yogurt and softened butter with the mashed sardines until creamy.
  4. Mix in the capers, chives, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for even distribution.
  5. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to enhance flavors.
  6. Before serving, let the rillettes sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 9gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for last-minute entertaining, serve with crispy baguette slices or crackers.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!