Sardines are a bit underrated, aren’t they? Let’s bring them back! I am so happy to share these easy and nutritious canned sardine recipes with you.
Why we should eat sardines? Outside of a few good-for-you bits like protein and fatty acids present in many fish, they are pre-seasoned and good for keeping around in the pantry for a long time. And so easy to use; like canned salmon or canned tuna, canned sardines are cooked, seasoned and ready to eat as is.
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This easy sardines recipe starts with a chili-infused style. You could whip up a batch of these in no time. Just add a green salad and crusty bread for a simple meal. Use these as finger food, too.
A zesty toast-topper with a relish of radishes and gherkins takes this dish up a few notches.
Amazingly, using simple mostly everyday ingredients like cheddar cheese, cucumbers, and olives, and crisp crackers, and your party is about to begin.
Easy and flavorful, here’s an authentic recipe that uses just a handful of ingredients.
Sardines have always been reminiscent of Portuguese culture to me. They have a rich food culture with some very tasty recipes and this dish is so easy to make.
This simple pasta has some big flavors and the use of wine just adds to the well-rounded taste. Chilies are optional but if you like a little heat, then this is for you.
This recipe uses some typical Thai ingredients such as lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves.
Enjoy a belly-warming soup when the evenings are getting cool.
Cooking with sardines is fun and this recipe is no exception, especially when you find a tasty no-cook recipe like this one! An incredibly easy paté with only six ingredients.
Ahh, who does not like the ease of a salad? This could not be any easier, with no cooking involved. The dressing is a simple red wine vinegar and olive oil. Some crusty garlic bread would go well with this summer dish.
A lovely Filipino dish called Ginisang Sardinas starts with canned sardines in tomato sauce. Serve over fresh rice.
Served with rice or couscous, these fried canned sardines would be an easy meal for any cook—and that’s always a treat.
A unique mixture of sardines, sweet caramelized onions with romaine lettuce: a light first course, or a great lunch option.
These Baked Sardines with Tomatoes and Feta showcase Wild Planet’s sustainable sardines in a warm, Mediterranean-inspired appetizer.
Sardines have a lot of nutrition…
- The nutritional value per serving is pretty remarkable too, especially when you look at the cost, which is usually comparable to canned tuna. High in Omega-3s, healthy fats, and around 9-12 mg of protein per serving.
- A 4.4 oz can of Wild Planet sardines packed in water have 18g protein, 1800mg Omega-3s, and 70% daily value of Vitamin D per can.
- California Girl Sardines in Tomato Sauce come in a 5.5 oz can: 50 calories per serving, just 1g of carb, and 9g of protein. (98c per can at Walmart at the time of this writing!)
- Canned (or tinned) sardines are already cooked, like tuna in a can, so you can easily add them to a quick recipe for lunch or dinner.
13. Sardine Sandwich
A basic savory sardine sandwich with some great tips for reducing the fishy flavor of canned sardines.
This is a wild garden of fragrant, colorful ingredients, from pine nuts to saffron, to fennel seeds and golden raisins (sultanas). Lots of great tips for using canned food in general, too.
Fried rice is one of my favorite dishes that use leftover rice. This Portuguese recipe looks stunning and full of flavor. Simple veg, a few Asian seasonings, and a hot wok allow for a fast dinner. Use cilantro or basil leaves to garnish and add even more flavor.
Cream, beans, lemon, chilis, sardines, leeks, oh my. It reminds me of an easy seafood stew that I adore (white beans seem to really complement seafood well). Also, if you’re GenX like me, you might get a kick out of seeing the Woolworth’s name pop up again.
If I had to compare this Malaysian dish to something more familiar to me, I’d say it looks like a robust and spicy bowl of ramen. I would eat this with both hands, tears streaming down my face with each gorgeous bite. Lemongrass, mint, pineapple, sardines, egg, udon—what a ride. I’ll take two.
Heated tins of sardines with scotch bonnet, this one reminds me of a very spicy, warm tuna sandwich! Interesting! Use any fresh bread or toasted; pimento and cilantro add another layer of flavor to this simple sandwich.
19. Sardine Sambal
What to eat with sardines? Make this easy Sambal, a Malaysian stew. You can find belachan (shrimp paste) at most Asian markets.
Lots of vegetables in this one-dish baked casserole, the sardines are laid primly on top.
21. Sardine Pizza
Still, wondering about how to eat canned sardines? Start with a premade Boboli pizza crust. She recommends skinless, boneless Crown Prince sardines packed in water.
Just add some thinly sliced red onion, feta, capers, and olives, and you have a distinctly Mediterranean pizza!
The bottom line
If you don’t know what to do with canned sardines, I hope this list really made your day. Let us know what you made!
Could you tell me why the recipe pictured as the caption of this article is not included in the 21 recipes? Cuz you know that’s the main recipe I wanted to see🥴. Several of the others look good also though. Still……