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Sardine Tinned Fish Board with Dill Chimichurri

Recipe by @saturdaytable

This tinned fish board with Wild Planet sardines represents the art of effortless entertaining at its finest. By arranging sustainable sardines alongside complementary elements like cornichons, pickled onions, and crunchy radishes, you create a spread that feels abundant and impressive without requiring any actual cooking. The homemade dill chimichurri elevates everything it touches, adding bright herbaceous notes that perfectly complement the mild, meaty sardines. Paired with a perfectly dirty gin martini, this setup transforms a simple happy hour into a sophisticated aperitivo experience that looks like you spent hours preparing.

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Category

Sardine recipe

Prep Time

20 minutes

Recipe by @saturdaytable

This tinned fish board with Wild Planet sardines represents the art of effortless entertaining at its finest. By arranging sustainable sardines alongside complementary elements like cornichons, pickled onions, and crunchy radishes, you create a spread that feels abundant and impressive without requiring any actual cooking. The homemade dill chimichurri elevates everything it touches, adding bright herbaceous notes that perfectly complement the mild, meaty sardines. Paired with a perfectly dirty gin martini, this setup transforms a simple happy hour into a sophisticated aperitivo experience that looks like you spent hours preparing.

Ingredients

    For the Tinned Fish Board

  • 2 (4.4 oz) cans Wild Planet Wild Sardines In Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Lemon

  • Baguette, sliced

  • Salted Butter

  • Cornichons

  • Pickled Onions

  • Pepperoncinis

  • Radishes, sliced

  • Marcona Almonds

  • For the Dill Chimichurri

  • ¾ cup Fresh Dill, finely chopped (about 1 large bunch)

  • ¼ cup Flat-Leaf Parsley, finely chopped

  • 2 Tbsp Chives, finely chopped

  • 1 small Shallot, finely minced

  • 1 Garlic Clove, finely grated or minced

  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard

  • 1 tsp Grainy Mustard

  • 2 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar (or white wine vinegar)

  • Zest and Juice of ½ Lemon

  • ½ tsp Kosher Salt, plus more to taste

  • 1 tsp Honey or Maple Syrup

  • ½ cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste

  • For the Dirty Gin Martini (per serving)

  • 3 oz Gin

  • ¾ oz Dry Vermouth

  • 1 oz Olive Brine

  • Olives for garnish

  • Lemon Twist for garnish

SHOP ALL WILD PLANET PRODUCTS

Directions

    For the Dill Chimichurri

    1. Combine all chimichurri ingredients in a bowl

    2. Stir well to combine

    3. Taste and adjust with more salt or lemon as needed

    4. Set aside

    To Assemble the Board

    1. Arrange sardine tins on a large board or platter

    2. Add sliced baguette and butter

    3. Place small bowls of cornichons, pickled onions, and pepperoncinis

    4. Scatter sliced radishes and Marcona almonds around the board

    5. Add a small bowl of dill chimichurri

    6. Serve immediately

    For the Dirty Gin Martini

    1. Add gin, dry vermouth, and olive brine to a cocktail shaker with ice

    2. Shake well

    3. Strain into chilled martini glass

    4. Garnish with olives and lemon twist

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