15-Minute Sardine Rillettes (with Fresh or Canned Fish)
Sardines Rillettes is a quick to make appetizer best served with baguette or crackers. Use fresh or canned sardines, then mix with Greek yogurt, softened butter, lemon, fresh herbs, and capers. An approachable recipe for people just beginning to cook with sardines! Gluten-free.
Prep15 minutes mins
Cook0 minutes mins
Total15 minutes mins
Cuisine: French
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: canned sardines, rillette recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 69kcal
- 2 tins sardines in olive oil
- 4 Tbsp Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 Tbsp capers drained and roughly chopped
- 1 Tbsp chives finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Remove the sardine bones. Use your hands or a small fork to gently open up each sardine (kind of like a book). The bones will be visible on one side of the fillet, and should easily lift away. Discard the bones, then place the fish fillets into a medium bowl.
Mash the sardines. Use a fork to gently mash the sardines into a paste-like consistency.
Add remaining ingredients. Add 4 Tbsp Greek yogurt, 2 Tbsp room temperature butter, 1 Tbsp capers, 1 Tbsp chives, 1 Tbsp chopped dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, ½ Tbsp Kosher salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Stir gently to combine.
Refrigerate. Cover tightly, then refrigerate rillettes for 1 hour. Serve. Allow the rillettes to come up slightly to room temperature, then serve with crackers or baguette.
- Fresh sardines are great in this recipe if you're able to find them!
- This recipe will keep for up to 3 days in a refrigerator.
- Don't have Greek yogurt? Substitute with either sour cream or creme fraiche.
Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 270mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 1mg