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Sardine Butter
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57belfairmomma
February 5, 2021
I served this on crispy crackers and it was so good. My five year old even loved it! So easy but good quality sardines packed in olive oil is a must.
Kevin S.
January 17, 2020
So so good and so so inexpensive. Added a couple cloves of garlic for obvious reasons and going to add anchovies next go 'round
caarin
June 4, 2017
Very nice! I used 4 oz of butter and the oil from the sardine tin. I prefer it to be more lemony so zested an entire lemon and used all of its juice. Served on rye toast and alternated with another toast shmeared in minty pea spread for appetizer. Delish!"
Jen W.
August 4, 2015
Whoa boy, is that good. I like it a little more sardine-y, so I used only 4 oz butter and also drizzled in some of the olive oil from the can. Used lime juice instead of lemon, since I had half a lime hanging around. Love it on rye Melba toast, which I made from a loaf of thin rye that needed to get used up.
btglenn
July 22, 2015
Instead of butter, try a little cream cheese. Adding some chopped scallion or onion will perk it up whether its made with butter or other addition.
The P.
July 22, 2015
The recipe doesn't call for saving the oil from the can.
I'd add an anchovy fillet or two...and some lemon zest. Go big or go home!
I'd add an anchovy fillet or two...and some lemon zest. Go big or go home!
Jenny
December 14, 2014
Scrumptious, especially after a day in the frig. I used smoked sardines. My dinner guests could not stop talking about it (or eating it). Thanks for an elegant and easy recipe!
Kevin F.
March 2, 2014
Just made this (sure it will get even better as it sits and melds) but this is a major win. Hard not to spread it like fish dip, as it is so good! Used the fancy butter and followed the recipe as described. Will surely make this again.
Aliwaks
February 7, 2013
Made this the other night with some peppered smoked mackerel that I discovered in the freezer... it was perfect.
Mel L.
January 5, 2013
Looking for something special and just found it. How can you go wrong for in home tailgate party.
karmaya
December 20, 2012
my husband, a Brit who loves sardines on toast, will be blown away by this terrific version. it's today's lunch! thanks!
Christine H.
July 25, 2012
Loved this, elegantly served in the glass egg coddler I purchased through you on line. So civilized.
btglenn
May 13, 2012
I make this recipe with whipped cream cheese instead of butter, and add the can's olive oil to the mix. While this isn't exactly a sardine "butter", it is a rich and tasty spread on toast or rye bread, and, for those concerned about health and cholesterol, much lower on the animal fats that delicious high fat butter has to offer. Mix in minced scallions or chives for added flavor.
adashofbitters
May 11, 2012
My god, I want to pan-sear a flatiron steak and slather this all over it while it's steaming hot.
tamater S.
February 7, 2014
Oh, that made me laugh.
And I know, I know, that comment was 3 years ago, but I can't help wondering - did ya do it?
And I know, I know, that comment was 3 years ago, but I can't help wondering - did ya do it?
sarah K.
May 10, 2012
This is a winner! My kids love radishes with butter, and they love sardines, so I made your sardine butter for the radishes today and it's marvelous. My 5 year old was practically jumping up and down with excitement.
tamater S.
February 7, 2014
Oh, that made me laugh. And I know, I know, that comment was 3 years ago, but I can't help wondering - did ya do it?
tamater S.
February 7, 2014
Sorry if I confused you. The comment above was meant for adashofbitters, above.
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