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Spicy sardine dip

You can easily transform a tin of sardines into a spicy dip. This is a handy recipe, perfect for any impromptu gatherings

Ingredients

  • 125g can sardines in chilli olive oil
  • 100g crème fraîche, yogurt or soured cream
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • small handful of parsley, finely chopped
  • pinch of smoked paprika
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
  • pinch of onion granules

Directions

  1. Drain the sardines and tip the sardines into a bowl, reserving the oil. Remove the backbones if there are any, and discard. Lightly mash the sardines using a fork. Mix in the crème fraîche, yogurt or soured cream, the lemon zest and a splash of the juice, the shallot, parsley and smoked paprika, cayenne pepper and onion granules. Season well and add more lemon juice, if needed. Drizzle over the reserved oil to serve.