This delicious smoky sardine dip is made with protein-packed, canned sardines! It’s a great snack that’s high in omega-3 and protein and low in both carbs and sugar.
I’ve had a love affair with sardines for years.
In particular, when I was pregnant with my son, I’d make this sandwich nearly every day for lunch.
They are an acquired taste, so this recipe may not be for everyone. However, if you’re looking for a tasty way to incorporate this delicious protein into your diet, this recipe might help!
Mayonnaise gives this dip a creamy mouthfeel and mutes the ‘fishy’ taste of the sardines, while the paprika gives the recipe a nice ‘smoky’ flavor.
Ingredients needed
- Sardines – Boneless, skinless, packed in water
- Mayonnaise
- Lemon juice
- Sea salt
- Smoked paprika – This is the key ingredient to giving it a smoky flavor.
- Shallot
Recipe notes
My Homemade Crackers go very well with this as well!
Smoky Sardine Dip
Ingredients
- 1 4-5 ounce can skinless and boneless sardines (packed in water) drained
- 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon shallot minced
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
Notes
Nutrition
If you have a chance to try this recipe, please leave a star rating and a comment below letting me know how you liked it!
Excellent idea. Instead of a tuna spread, we can have a sardine spread. Thank you!
Wow! This recipe looks amazing! Your pictures are mouth watering!!;)
Lol, thanks Gina!
Excellent idea. Instead of a tuna spread, we can have a sardine spread.
Oops, I thought my first comment didn’t go so I posted the same thing twice. Sorry…
Thanks Liana! I hope you like it if you try it. 🙂
happened to check here today for excellent cracker recipe (to eat with tuna rilette) and found this newly added post. how’s that for synchronicity! had sardines in the pantry so ditched original plan and had your crackers with this much healthier spread instead <3 thank you
Haha, how fortuitous, I’m happy you enjoyed the recipe Michelle! 🙂
I went to Portugal in December and was blown away by their love of canned fish. There were dozens of canned seafood souvenir shops (I bought 8 cans!) and they even decorate with fish designs. Although I mainly stuck to the tuna in Portugal, I really want to give sardines a shot. I think this recipe seems like a good “beginner” one with the addition of mayo. Thanks for the idea!
OMG!!!! This was delicious! Since I tried it the first time I’ve made several more times and have even taken it to a party and tailgating. I’ve also made this using sardines in different sauces. The most popular has been the extra hot tomato sauce.
Thanks, Darren! I’m so glad you enjoyed this. Not many people out there who like sardines, lol.